What It Will Take For The Toronto Maple Leafs To Acquire Carolina Hurricanes Superstar Winger…more details
The Toronto Maple Leafs, led by GM Brad Treliving, have been active in trade talks, and one of the biggest names on their radar is Carolina Hurricanes winger Mikko Rantanen. The Finnish forward was dealt to Carolina from Colorado in a three-way trade on January 24, which also sent Taylor Hall to the Hurricanes. Now, if Carolina fails to secure a contract extension with Rantanen—despite reportedly offering him a nine-figure deal—he could be on the move again.
While Rantanen isn’t Toronto’s primary need, as they are seeking a middle-six center, his elite talent makes him a tempting acquisition. Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos suggested that a package including Easton Cowan or Fraser Minten, along with Bobby McMann and a draft pick, might be enough to land him. However, since Carolina is a contending team, they may demand more immediate impact players rather than just prospects. Adding Max Domi to the trade could make sense, as he has NHL experience and past ties with the Hurricanes.
Ultimately, Toronto would need to balance cap space, roster depth, and future assets before making such a blockbuster move. The trade deadline approaches, and whether Rantanen stays or goes depends on negotiations between both team
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