The NHL trade deadline is Friday afternoon, and scuttlebutt around the league has centered on Rantanen and whether the Canes will re-sign him, trade him, or keep him and try to agree on a new contract.

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Mikko Rantanen reportedly will not sign a contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes before the NHL Trade Deadline

For weeks, multiple insiders had reported that Carolina was gauging the market for Rantanen while awaiting his decision ahead of the deadline with his contract expiring on July 1. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman confirmed that Toronto, Dallas, and Los Angeles were among the “very interested” teams.

There is a legitimate chance that Hurricanes forward Mikko Rantanen gets traded for the second time in 2024-25 before Friday's deadline.

Blockbuster trades like the one that occurred between the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes just over a month ago are rare in the NHL.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still firmly positioned in the Mikko Rantanen sweepstakes as the Carolina Hurricanes weigh the possibility of moving the star winger before Friday’s trade deadline, depending on his decision.

Mikko Rantanen let Canes know he won’t sign extension before Friday’s trade deadline. Carolina weighing several trade offers or will keep Rantanen as rental. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment,

TSN: Chris Johnston notes that the Carolina Hurricanes have increased their efforts to see what the Mikko Rantanen trade market looks like. They’ve been listening for a week or two and have had some talks with Rantanen’s agent.