The Colorado Avalanche's trade of Mikko Rantanen for Martin Nečas is under scrutiny as Nečas's contract talks intensify. GM ...

Mikko Rantanen (96) of the Colorado Avalanche chews his mouthguard during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Nečas will not turn 27 until next January, and has the speed and skill to handle MacKinnon’s heavy demands. However, should ...

The Colorado Avalanche’s biggest offseason question mark remains Martin Nečas. Acquired in the blockbuster Mikko Rantanen ...

The Colorado Avalanche may soon face a defining decision on star forward Mikko Rantanen with the forward playing the final year of his contract with the Avs. According to TVA Sports’ Renaud ...

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) scores against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) in the second period at Ball Arena Jan. 06, 2022.

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen, right, hugs left wing J.T. Compher after scoring as Vegas Golden Knights right wing Michael Amadio skates past in the first period of an NHL hockey ...

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen remains in concussion protocol and missed their game Sunday night against the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars. It ended his streak ...

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 18: Mikko Rantanen #96 of the Colorado Avalanche chases down a loose puck during a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Ball Arena on October 18, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

DENVER (AP) — Mikko Rantanen had two goals and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 Monday night for their eighth victory in nine games. Brandon Saad and Nathan MacKinnon also ...

Colorado Avalanche winger Mikko Rantanen has progressed to skating individually in the NHL’s concussion protocol. Rantanen missed Sunday’s home tilt against the Dallas Stars and coach Jared ...