According to Elliote Friedman, Rantanen’s agent and Hurricanes representatives met during the four -country tournament of the NHL.
Experienced NHL supplier Elliote Friedman According to Carolina Hurricanes has recently made a company traded from Colorado For Mikko Rantanen a stunning contract offer.
Friedman told of his knowing Canadian Sportsnet in consignment Saturday night local time.
Friedman said that Rantanen’s agent and Hurricanes represented the NHL during the four -country tournament and that the offer would be nine -digit.
Hurricanes would thus offer Rantanen a contract of at least $ 100 million.
The agreement would probably be an eight -year maximum agreement, with Rantanen’s annual income at least 12.5 million and would become the best -paid winger in the league.
According to the reporter, the Finnish star has not yet responded to the offer, but has said that he needs time to adapt to his new team and situation. Rantanen was unexpectedly traded in Carolina at the end of January.
However, there is not much thought time. The NHL transfer limit will expire on March 7. According to Friedman, many NHL top clubs are interested in the situation.
If Rantanen does not want to stay in Carolina, Hurricanes should sell him before the transfer limit. Rantanen is becoming an unlimited free agent in the summer, allowing him to negotiate himself to his move anywhere.