Since last night, there has been extensive talk about the blockbuster trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to Carolina. It is rare to see top players traded in the NHL (especially during the season), which has really stolen the spotlight.

Seravalli stated he was mistaken. Apology: Jesperi Kotkaniemi is not part of the deal to Colorado. Lots flying around. Martin Necas and Jack Drury are the two roster players going from Carolina.

Kotkaniemi registered an assist and seven PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders. Kotkaniemi has four goals and an assist during a four-game point streak. The Hurricanes' trade for Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall on Friday will lead to some tinkering of the forward lines until head coach Rod Brind'Amour finds combinations he likes,

DALLAS — Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored both Carolina goals ... has his shot blocked by Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov as Jack Roslovic (96), Shayne Gostisbehere and Jack Drury (18) help defend on the play in the first period of an NHL ...

DALLAS -- Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice, including the game-winner at 10:35 of the third period, to help the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Dallas Stars 2-1 at American Airlines Center on Tuesday.

The Avalanche are receiving forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury, plus a 2025 second ... Carolina center Jesperi Kotkaniemi was originally reported to be going to Colorado as part of the trade ...

In the end, KK is still in Carolina: it is Jack Drury who accompanied Martin ... Pierre LeBrun provided an answer: Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s name circulated because the Canucks brought it up while ...

At this point, you have seen that the Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, and Chicago Blackhawks have decided to give us some stock this Friday night through a huge transaction. My colleague Pablo Herrera is on the case,

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?

On the surface, the Colorado Avalanche made a pretty baffling decision last week (Jan. 24). Trading an in-his-prime franchise legend like Mikko Rantanen doesn’t usually go over well in the eyes of public opinion.

THROUGH GAMES OF WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 2025

After dropping their second straight game, the Rangers have little room for error at this point in the season.