All things considered, the Hurricanes' decision to trade Rantanen out of the Eastern Conference underscores two facts: their belief that Toronto is a legitimate playoff threat and their trust in their chances of making the postseason and, possibly, facing the Maple Leafs this spring.
Right now, they’re tied with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the best record in the Atlantic Division and ... expressed interest in top trade target Mikko Rantanen. As the Hurricanes continue ...
Just when it looked like the Colorado Avalanche made a big move by getting center Brock Nelson, their chief rivals in the Central Division answered with serious salvos in the hours before the NHL trade deadline.