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Avalanche Star Nathan MacKinnon Speaks Out on Blockbuster Mikko Rantanen Trade
Rantanen has been an essential member of the Avalanche's core since arriving in 2015-16, having won the Stanley Cup in 2021-22. Widely regarded as one of the NHL's premier offensive talents, he stands among the league's top five scorers over the last five seasons.
Stunned Nathan MacKinnon after Avalanche’s Mikko Rantanen trade: “It just sucks”
Nathan MacKinnon was stunned. He used other words — shocked and sad were two — to describe the Colorado Avalanche trading Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. The best way to describe how he looked about 18 hours after an “Earth-shifting hockey trade” though,
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon has strong reaction to 'shocking' Mikko Rantanen trade
The Colorado Avalanche were involved in one of the NHL's biggest recent blockbusters on Friday night when they sent star forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes as part of a three-team trade that brought them forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury.
Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon breaks silence on Mikko Rantanen's trade, with dig at the front office
Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon couldn't hide his frustration when addressing the huge three-team trade involving historic teammate Mikko Rantanen.
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon: Two apples in win
MacKinnon dished out two assists in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Rangers. MacKinnon saw success alongside new linemate Martin Necas and the two provided assists on Cale Makar's pair of first-period goals.
Nathan MacKinnon reacts to Avalanche trading linemate Mikko Rantanen: 'It just sucks'
Nathan MacKinnon wasn’t exactly impressed when he found out his linemate and close friend had been traded. The 29-year-old from Cole Harbour reacted to Colorado Avalanche winger Mikko Rantanen’s trade to the Carolina Hurricanes on the weekend and he didn’t have a whole lot of positives to offer.
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon drops ‘shocked’ reaction to Mikko Rantanen trade
The surprising trade that saw the Colorado Avalanche trade star winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes has been met with shock and some level of despair within the Avs’ locker room. Rantanen has twice broken the 100-point mark during his 10 seasons in Colorado,
Transaction Rantanen: Nathan MacKinnon is sad, shocked, and disappointed
By trading Mikko Rantanen last night, the Avalanche took a big gamble. The club chose not to pay to extend the contract of one of the best forwards in the NHL, and importantly, a key engine of their offense.
‘Shocking; It just sucks’: Avalanche’s MacKinnon reacts to Rantanen trade
The Colorado Avalanche sent shockwaves throughout the NHL Friday night, trading superstar forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes, as part of a three-team deal involving the Chicago Blackhawks.
Elliotte Friedman makes feelings know about Sidney Crosby's possible trade to Nathan MacKinnon's Avalanche
Sidney Crosby is performing well this season but his Pittsburgh Penguins (20-23-8) are struggling. The team was expected to improve this year after missing the playoffs last season.
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Breaks Silence on Mikko Rantanen Trade
Colorado Avalanche captain Nathan MacKinnon spoke candidly about his feelings following the blockbuster trade that sent his longtime teammate Mikko Rantanen away from the only franchise he'd ever played for.
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Mark Kiszla: MVP? Grumpy Nathan MacKinnon is the most volatile personality in the NHL
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Fact of Fiction: McDavid or MacKinnon Will Win the Art Ross Trophy
When the 2024-25 NHL season is over, the award for the NHL’s best player – the Art Ross Trophy – will be voted upon. Looking ...
NHL News: Jared Bednar sends clear message to Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, rest of the Avalanche after loss
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar issued an honest message to Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and the rest of the team ...
Martin Necas, Jack Drury on first day with Avalanche: “It was quite crazy”
Necas and Jack Drury were traded to the Avalanche on Friday night in a stunning three-team trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to ...