Mikko Rantanen wandered his departure from Colorado.
Colorado Avalanche stumbled on a gigantic trade last weekend when it moved 100 power points in the last two seasons Mikko Rantanen Carolina Hurricanes.
Rantanen said Wednesday evening at an interview that the shop was a shock to him.
– I was surprised. A couple of days before Treid, negotiations were ongoing.
The NHL world is raw business, and situations change rapidly.
However, one thing in contract negotiations with Colorado was amazed at the beach.
– It felt like they went pretty well. Then suddenly there was a trad, he revealed.
It is surprising how quickly Rantanen was traded if the parties were really hopeful at the conference table just days before Treid.
What is the value?
Mikko Rantanen in the colors of his new club. Aop
It has been reported in North America that Rantanen would have allegedly abandoned Colorado’s $ 11.75 million seasonal salary contract, which would have made him the best-paid winger in the series.
Rantanen’s market value currently estimates, according to various estimates, around $ 12-14 million in the midst of a range of about $ 12-14 million.
The future agreement of the Finnish star has been compared to another star player, the same agency office Leon Draisaitlin 14 million contracts.
Rantanen said he would have been ready to give a hometown discount to be concluded with Avalanche.
However, the agreement could not be reached in time.
– However, it was not a decision after all.
New home
Turku enjoyed his time in Denver, who became a home for him. Rantanen represented him from the 2015-16 season.
With the giant trade, everything changes. However, Rantanen is not bitter about her company.
– Business is business. It must be understood in this world. You should not be bitter in one direction or another.
Rantanen has played two matches in his new club in Hurricanes. He has captured one input point in the games.
Rantanen played 619 matches in Colorado, with 681 power points. The player from Nousiainen served as the team’s deputy captain since 2020-21.