Mikko Rantanen says he was willing to take a discount to stay with the Avalanche before the Hurricanes trade happened.

After the shocking blockbuster deal that shipped Mikko Rantanen out of Colorado, he broke silence on his view.

Will he re-sign in Carolina after this season -- and if not, where else? And what will other contenders do to keep pace ahead of the March 7 deadline?

Mikko Rantanen, who earned an assist on Nichushkin's goal, has 12 points (three goals, nine assists) over a six-game points streak. Sherwood's first goal put Vancouver ahead 16:14 into the first ...

Sherwood had an even-strength goal ... surpassing his career high of 10 set last season for Nashville. Mikko Rantanen had an assist for the Avalanche, stretching his point streak to six games ...