Rumor: Rantanen Extension is Close???

[Foppa2118]

I keep wondering how much of this delay is the Avs knowing how short handed they are with depth, and wanting to keep Mikko motivated, and playing well for a contract so they don't slip out of the playoffs.

Last year we saw the Avs make a pretty uncharacteristic re-signing with Toews during the season, and his play dipped a bit afterwards, which is natural, and not that uncommon.

They NEED Mikko to play at a high level this regular season at least, until the deadline when they can afford to bring in some quality depth.

 

[CobraAcesS]

I keep wondering how much of this delay is the Avs knowing how short handed they are with depth, and wanting to keep Mikko motivated, and playing well for a contract so they don't slip out of the playoffs.

Last year we saw the Avs make a pretty uncharacteristic re-signing with Toews during the season, and his play dipped a bit afterwards, which is natural, and not that uncommon.

They NEED Mikko to play at a high level this regular season at least, until the deadline when they can afford to bring in some quality depth.

Yeah, and if he caves to a lower number great.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Yeah, and if he caves to a lower number great.

I doubt it matters at this point.

He has a long history of producing well. He will get paid no matter what unless freak injury.

 

[CobraAcesS]

I doubt it matters at this point.

He has a long history of producing well. He will get paid no matter what unless freak injury.

Producing, but not back checking lol.

Actually he's been better in that regard here lately. Got to give him credit. He skating through pucks more instead of doing that stupid reaching shit he always does too. Which is a reason he's off balance constantly.

Maybe someone uncorked his head from his ass.

 

[MacKaRant]

Colorado can trade his rights between the draft and free agency if there is no deal to be had and the new team can offer 8 years, no?

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Colorado can trade his rights between the draft and free agency if there is no deal to be had and the new team can offer 8 years, no?

I'm not sure on the particulars, but I was under the impression for it to be an 8 year deal, he would have to sign with the Avs and then the Avs would trade him to consumate the deal.

 

[PAZ]

I'm not sure on the particulars, but I was under the impression for it to be an 8 year deal, he would have to sign with the Avs and then the Avs would trade him to consumate the deal.

Whatever team owns his rights can sign him to the 8 year deal.

But if a team is giving up significant assets they're going to want the framework of a deal figured out beforehand.

 

[TruePowerSlave]

Colorado can trade his rights between the draft and free agency if there is no deal to be had and the new team can offer 8 years, no?

If it ever comes to that CMac should get the boot. You cannot lose players like Rants for scraps.

 

[Jixer19]

Mostly a lurker on the Avs section of these boards, but wanted to comment on the 8 year part at least

A team can only sign a player to an 8 year contract if they were on their roster at the most recent trade deadline. The only exception is if a player is traded after the trade deadline but still has 1 year remaining on their contract; the new team can sign him to an 8 year contract at the start of free agency, they don't need to wait until after the next trade deadline.

 

[LTCPain75]

If $14M by 8 years is the starting point for a new contract w/Big Moose, then I'm all for trading him for picks and players. Not the outcome I want, but the Avs need depth. Gee

Avalanche Forward Seeking Huge Salary on Next Contract

As the season reaches a halfway point, the worry grows for the Colorado Avalanche front office. With each passing day, they move closer to a reality where they

www.si.com

 

[RoyIsALegend]

If $14M by 8 years is the starting point for a new contract w/Big Moose, then I'm all for trading him for picks and players. Not the outcome I want, but the Avs need depth. Gee

Avalanche Forward Seeking Huge Salary on Next Contract

As the season reaches a halfway point, the worry grows for the Colorado Avalanche front office. With each passing day, they move closer to a reality where they

www.si.com

"It sure sounds like that’s the starting point on an AAV he’d command as a free agent, if he gets to July 1."

7x14 = 98

98/8 = 12.25

Something tells me the Avs don’t want to get to $12m AAV.

 

[AvsWraith]

Wait until his next team sees his point totals without MacK driving the line, and drawing all the attention.

 

[NOTENOUGHRYJOTHINGS]

Mostly a lurker on the Avs section of these boards, but wanted to comment on the 8 year part at least

A team can only sign a player to an 8 year contract if they were on their roster at the most recent trade deadline. The only exception is if a player is traded after the trade deadline but still has 1 year remaining on their contract; the new team can sign him to an 8 year contract at the start of free agency, they don't need to wait until after the next trade deadline.

Two words.

Sign. And. Trade.

 

[Bender]

If $14M by 8 years is the starting point for a new contract w/Big Moose, then I'm all for trading him for picks and players. Not the outcome I want, but the Avs need depth. Gee

Avalanche Forward Seeking Huge Salary on Next Contract

As the season reaches a halfway point, the worry grows for the Colorado Avalanche front office. With each passing day, they move closer to a reality where they

www.si.com

Well no one knows hockey like sports illustrated !

 

[Metallo]

Define "close".

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Well no one knows hockey like sports illustrated !

They legit had one great piece on hockey...

It was about Sergei Federov.

Um...it was actually probably more about his girlfriend.

But SI did cover hockey once.

 

[Cypher]

15m x 8 then trade him for Brady

 

[Oan]

Most teams would never be willing to part with their cup winning multiple season 100 point scorer.

 

[The Abusement Park]

Most teams would never be willing to part with their cup winning multiple season 100 point scorer.

But imagine how many more 40pt scorers we could pay with Mikko gone.

 

[LTCPain75]

More than once tonight on Avalanche Live!, Kiefer and Ryker referred to Rantanen as "Super Moose". This is the broadcast before the Kraken vs Avalanche game

 

[AllAboutAvs]

More than once tonight on Avalanche Live!, Kiefer and Ryker referred to Rantanen as "Super Moose". This is the broadcast before the Kraken vs Avalanche game

Are you sure they didn't say "super close"?

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Are you sure they didn't say "super close"?

I believe it was “super loose.”

 

[expatriatedtexan]

I thought it was just a half quote. Rantanen extension is close...to falling apart.

 

[the_fan]

It’s close. Real close. Like real real close. So close oh so close. Very very close.

 

[Jasenr]

Is it me or does Bednar seem to always put Mikko on the faceoff when he wants a win on attacking zone

On the stats he is 53% this..