By Getting Rantanen, New Hurricanes Cowboy Eric Tulsky Pulls Off A Big 'Ole NHL Blockbuster
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First-year Hurricanes General Manager Eric Tulsky pulled off a stunning blockbuster trade, acquiring superstar forward Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall in a three-team deal with the Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks.
Trade Details
- Rantanen, a pending free agent, joins Carolina after 10 seasons with Colorado
- Hurricanes sent Martin Necas and Jack Drury to Colorado
- Traded draft picks to Colorado and Chicago
- Rantanen has 64 points (25 goals, 39 assists) in 49 games this season
Tulsky addressed the Hurricanes' long-standing playoff scoring challenges by adding Rantanen, a top-10 NHL forward who ranks fourth in points over the past five seasons. The trade signals Carolina's aggressive push to win the Stanley Cup, with Rantanen potentially transforming their offensive capabilities.The move is considered a high-risk, high-reward strategy, potentially making the Hurricanes the team to beat in the Eastern Conference14.

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