Chicago will pay part of Mikko Rantanen’s salary for the rest of the season.
Mikko Rantanen was the most significant piece of the three-team trade. AOP / USA TODAY SPORTS
Mikko Rantanen The trade that sent him from Colorado to Carolina is getting people talking in NHL circles.
Colorado’s decision is tough, but it was justified by the unsuccessful extension contract negotiations. In addition, the champion of the second season got a Czech striker who is playing an effective season by Martin Necas and by Jack Drury.
Carolina, on the other hand, got a player it hopes will be the missing piece of a championship-chasing crew.
Chicago’s role in the trade is confusing.
The club, which practically lost its chance for the playoffs, sent Taylor Hall Carolina and got a third-round pick for next summer’s draft.
However, there was a price for the booking shift, as Chicago took half of Rantanen’s salary into their account. Nicknamed The Moose, the Finn earns $9.25 million this season.
– No one understands what Chicago really did, ESPN reporter Greg Wyshynski crystallize.
Wyshynski underscores that Hall against a team’s 3rd round pick would certainly have been doable later under the trade deadline. The transfer deadline for the NHL season is March 7.
Dailyfaceoff.com website gave For Chicago, the worst possible grade for trade is an F.
The Carolina Hurricanes, who got stronger on the beach, will face the New York Islanders next night.
Colorado will take on Boston in a match starting at 8 p.m.