Carolina Sports Sports Boss Eric Tasss did not hold her joy as she was talking about Mikko Rantanen and the giant shop.
Rarely does the NHL be seen in player stores that carolina and Colorado tuned in early Saturday morning. Mikko Rantanen Served as the biggest star in the player trade.
Colorado sent Rantanen to Carolina, from which your trip to Czech Republic Martin Necas as well as the depth player Jack Drury.
Chicago was also involved. Since Carolina did not have enough space under the salary ceiling, it took half of Rantanen’s annual salary, or 4.5 million bucks in its payroll. In addition, it sent a veteran striker Taylor hall Carolina. As a reward, it received a third round booking.
The annoyance of the new manager
Carolina General Manager Eric Tasss Talk to the media at the time of Finland late Saturday night about the player shop and the twists and turns.
– We had been thinking about different things since the summer. We wanted to be active, but we didn’t have much space under the pay ceiling. We worked hard to do something like this, Tens started.
Twice did not need to praise the team’s new superstart, 28-year-old Mikko Ranta, who is responsible for leading the sports service.
– He is a fantastic addition to our team and is perfect for our way of playing. We play a lot near the sides and the paints of the goals, and there, as Mikko’s big -sized physical player, helps us a lot.
– There are no two words about whether he suits our package. I haven’t heard about what he has been like good things outside the ice.
Carolina also gave up much. Martin Necas, two years younger than the beach, is one of the NHL’s most promising power striker, who has played a magnificent breakthrough season this season.
Jack Drury brings depth to the Colorado offensive department and the team’s skills to the start circle.
– It was not easy to give up such players. Necas goes there and can well make 80-90 power points. “Marty” is one of the most skilled players in this series.
– Drury is becoming a big part of the dressing room there. However, we feel that Mikko is one of the best players in the series, who, together with Taylor Hall, brings more power to our goalkeeper game.
Will there be a follow -up agreement?
On the other hand, Carolina played hard in the player trade. Where the contract transferred to Necas’s Colorado will last until spring 2026, Rantanen will end this summer.
Now the hotter question is: did Carolina pay a high price for Rantanen just to rent this spring or is Turku a long extension with Carolina?
Tass said the preliminary discussions with Rantanen’s representatives had already begun.
– We are talking about such a big deal now that it takes time. Of course, we want to be on time, but at the same time Mikko has to get to know the city, follow, coach, player and so on. I do not believe he will make a 7-8 year contract without knowing what he is committed.
– Of course, we hope that the solution to both sides will find a solution and hopefully we will get it to the finish soon. For that, we work.
The way Carolina uses Mikko Ranta is an interesting thing during the first, Finnish time during the match between Saturday and Sunday night.
Rantanen is basically a winger, but has shown his ability to play in the middle lane. Carolina has long longed for confirmation of her middle band.
– Of course I have talked about the head coach Rod brind’amour with. Mikko has shown his ability to take the start and play in the middle. His versatility gives alternatives. However, it is ultimately a coach who decides where he will play in the evening.
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