Maple Leafs’ Gamble on Matthew Knies Has Paid Off
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a daring move during the 2021 NHL Draft when they selected Matthew Knies, who had shown immense potential but faced questions due to a tough…
Category Archives: Mikko Rantanen
Hurricanes Remain a Stanley Cup Contender After Mikko Rantanen Saga
Despite amassing a perfect 4-0-0 record since the trade that sent Mikko Rantanen out of Raleigh just weeks after his arrival, the Carolina Hurricanes remain overlooked and underrated around the…
NHL Rumours: Bennett, Panthers, Rantanen, Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Senators
In today’s NHL rumours rundown, the Florida Panthers are trying to get Sam Bennett extended, and they have a number of other free agents to make decisions on. Elsewhere, Mikko…
Oilers & Mikko Rantanen Were Mutually Interested in Extension Before Trade to Stars
The Edmonton Oilers didn’t take a swing on deadline day, but they tried to. Reports indicated they tried to acquire Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes before he was surprisingly…
NHL Rumors: Dahlin, Sabres, Rantanen, Hurricanes, Oilers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, a report that Rasmus Dahlin told the Buffalo Sabres he would leave if things didn’t turn around has been denied. Why did this report surface…
5 Teams Who Improved Their Stanley Cup Chances at the Trade Deadline
It was an active trade deadline this season. Even in the weeks leading to the 4 Nations Face-off, general managers were busy improving their rosters. Now that the dust has…
How Do Golden Knights Stack Up After Trade Deadline Shakeup in the West?
The trade deadline has come and gone and is now in the rearview mirror for the Vegas Golden Knights with wild storylines across the league. The aftermath left general manager…
NHL Rumors: Ekblad, Panthers, Toews, Canadiens, Avalanche
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Aaron Ekblad was suspended for 20 games by the NHL for a violation of their substance abuse program. What happened? Meanwhile, Jonathan Toews is prepared…
Maple Leafs & Blue Jays in Similarly Tough Spots with Marner & Guerrero Jr.
The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone and while the focus should shift to the playoffs, everyone appears to be fixated on Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner and…
Oilers Pushing for Rantanen Could Foreshadow Aggressive Marner Pursuit This Offseason
The Edmonton Oilers were revealed to have pursued Mikko Rantanen on Friday (Mar. 7) as the trade deadline neared and were far down the line on a potential contract extension…