3 days ago · It has been an eventful and stressful nearly 24 hours for the Colorado Avalanche and their fans. On Friday night, elite forward Mikko Rantanen was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes for forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury as part of a three-team deal including the Chicago Blackhawks. Head coach Jared Bednar said he understands the […]

6 hours ago · I didn’t expect it,” Rantanen said. Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon didn’t expect the trade either, and head coach Jared Bednar also seemed disappointed in the whole situation. MacFarland called it a “tough decision” and said Rantanen “earned the right to be an unrestricted free agent.”

3 days ago · All the key members of the Colorado Avalanche are reacting to the stunning Mikko Rantanen trade, and that includes head coach Jared Bednar. Bednar met with the media after the Avs lost 3-1 to the Bruins on Saturday, but that wasn’t what anyone wanted to talk about.

1 day ago · MacFarland and coach Jared Bednar were in the room when Rantanen arrived, and they all talked for 10 or 15 minutes. The player didn’t delve into specifics of the conversation, but he left ...

2 days ago · Colorado Avalanchen päävalmentaja Jared Bednar on myöntänyt pettymyksensä Mikko Rantasen lähtöön. Rantanen kaupattiin lauantain vastaisena yönä Carolina Hurricanesiin, jossa NHL:n suomalaistähti pelasi ensimmäisen ottelunsa viime yönä.. LUE MYÖS: Mikko Rantaselta suorat sanat siirrostaan: "Olin järkyttynyt" LUE MYÖS: Mikko Rantanen debytoi – syrjäytti heti Sebastian Ahon

1 day ago · Mikko Rantanen of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the New York Islanders during the third period at UBS Arena on January 25, 2025 in Elmont, New York. ... Jared Bednar called it a hard day ...

5 days ago · Jared Bednar talks ‘really tough day’ and trading ‘good friend’ Rantanen "Really tough day. Like you lose a good friend, good teammate, great player. It's hard," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said of the trade . 2 days ago

4 days ago · Jared Bednar said there were maybe five minutes of systems talk with Necas and ... I want guys to get paid. I think (Rantanen) has earned it, Mikko has earned a big payday. He scores 50 goals, 100 ...

3 days ago · Necas has played center in the past and he could earn a tryout there under Avalanche coach Jared Bednar, though he played right wing on Nathan MacKinnon’s top line Saturday with Drury at third ...

3 days ago · The Avalanche traded star right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) much to the surprise of teammates and head coach Jared Bednar. In this photo, Rantanen prepares for a face off against the Minnesota Wild ...