The clock is ticking on the Colorado Avalanche and star forward Mikko Rantanen to come to an agreement on a contract extension. With the 28-year-old set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of 2024-25, the Avalanche really have from now until the March 7 trade deadline to decide on Rantanen's long-term future with the club.

Jan 2, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) controls the puck as Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) and right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) look on in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

It makes a lot of sense that the Chicago Blackhawks would be targeting an elite player on the younger side who is already established to bolster the team. The moves to bring in mostly veterans hasn't worked out as none of them are more than top-6 support players.

The Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen are at an impasse in contract negotiations, as the star winger’s demands diverge substantially from the team’s maximum offer. Rantanen, playing in the final season of a six-year, $55.5 million deal while carrying a $9.25 million cap hit, is set to enter unrestricted free agency in July.

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 Lavoie, in a trade list published at the outlet at the start of 2025,

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman drew attention to the contract extension dispute between the Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen.

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As we creep up on the NHL trade deadline on March 7 more than a few star players are looking to the future for lucrative contract extensions or lest

As the Colorado Avalanche hit their stride this season – winning eight of their past 10 games – some Avs fans are concerned about the future of star right winger Mikko Rantanen. Adding to this ...

Mikko Rantanen is one of the most underrated superstars ... This has led to rumors and speculation about his future in Colorado. With superstar teammates Nathan MacKinnon ($12.6 million) and ...

According to a report from TVA Sports journalist Renaud Lavoie, he has suggested that the Colorado Avalanche may end up trading their star forward Mikko Rantanen.

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