Mikko Rantanen on his option to Dallas? … err or perhaps not
** Replace 7:45 am Darren Dreger: “There isn’t any deal between Dallas and Carolina for Mikko Rantanen. It seems Carolina could have to return to the drafting board. Doesn’t imply a deal/extension with Dallas can’t materialize, but it surely’s not there as of now.”
- 7:51 am Pierre LeBrun: “Vital replace right here from Dregs. No extension but in place between Rantanen and the Stars, sources additionally say. Extra talks anticipated as we speak. Carolina gave permission for Dallas and Rantanen’s camp to talk within the early hours final evening. However nonetheless no extension at this level.”
- 9:31 am Chris Johnston: Right here’s the Mikko Rantanen scenario because it stands now: Step 1 was DAL and CAR agreeing to the framework of a commerce, which occurred. Step 2 is DAL reaching a contract extension with Mikko Rantanen, which hasn’t occurred. There’s no commerce with out Step 2 being glad.
Elliotte Friedman: Talks intensified final evening for the Carolina Hurricanes to ship Mikko Rantanen to the Dallas Stars.
Elliotte Friedman: Heard the Stars and Rantanen have the framework of a deal and we’ll see if they will finalize it.
Lia Assimakopoulos: “If this occurs, this implies Dallas actually is all on this yr. Doubt this occurs with out sacrificing one thing large for the long run — both one other first-round decide or a younger participant. There’s a window to win, and Jim Nill might imagine it’s proper now.”
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The framework of a commerce between the Stars and Hurricanes was reached and the Stars then had permission to begin contract talks with Rantanen. The Stars went after Rantanen due to there imagine that he would signal an extension. It’s clearly not achieved till it’s achieved.
A Mikko Rantanen conundrum for groups that could be
Andy Strickland: “First off few contending groups have belongings equal to or higher than Marty Necas that they need to half with. Can’t be many who do.
Attempting to grasp why a workforce would commerce a helpful asset or two to Carolina, even when Rantanen was keen to do an indication and commerce, after they might signal Rantanen in the summertime with a yr much less dedication.
If they’re really keen to commerce a high quality asset off of their roster, why wouldn’t they only commerce that asset in the summertime for a defenseman or one other participant? Rantanen is a superb participant, however how a lot of a greater workforce are you by buying and selling an ideal participant out of your roster to amass him?”
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