Contract extension: Mikko Rantanen open… but not in Carolina?

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Mikko Rantanen does not seem to want to stay in Carolina long-term, a place where he does not seem comfortable.

Is he not comfortable because the Hurricanes are doing things he does not like, or is he not comfortable because it is simply not Colorado?

We seem to have the answer to the question.

According to what David Pagnotta reports, Rantanen, who has a chance of being traded in the next 26 hours, would be open to signing an extension with “the right team” as part of a sign/trade.

This would help Carolina, who has not decided what to do with him, make a decision.

But a few hours ago, Pierre LeBrun reported that the player would not be ready to make a decision by tomorrow regarding the contract offer that is on the table for him to stay in Carolina.

So, do we understand that the player would be open to signing a long-term contract… but not in Carolina? Maybe.

Naturally, we have to wonder if it’s a question of money. Are the Hurricanes willing to pay $14 million per year? Would the player accept less elsewhere?

Would a team be willing to pick him up simply as a rental, without a contract? I don’t know.

Short of getting a king’s ransom (and I’m not sure that’s on the table at this point, given his recent performances), I don’t see how the Hurricanes can think of trading him just before the playoffs.

It’s without a doubt THE story to follow right now in the NHL. This and Joel Armia, of course. #Irony

in brief

– Wow.

– No Jeff Skinner against the CH? Okay.

– Good reading.

– David Savard is not worth as much, in my opinion. But it gives an idea of the market.

– Note.