CHN+ Exclusive: No, a deal is not “close” between Mikko Rantanen and the Avalanche Published 6 years ago on September 27, 2019 By Adrian Dater 33shares Share Tweet Flipboard CommentWhen Patrik Laine, a client of agent Mike Liut, signed a two-year, $6.75 million AAV contract with the Winnipeg Jets this morning, it set off feverish speculation that a deal between another top Liut client, Mikko Rantanen was close at hand. Wrong. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here Related Topics:featuredMikko Rantanen Up Next A conversation with a top Altitude executive, about that cable dispute thing Don't Miss Avs add a goalie – for the Eagles Don't Miss a Post! Enter your email address to get all of our posts in your inbox! Email Address Subscribe Latest Popular Avalanche News34 minutes ago Avalanche Release 2025-26 Regular-Season Schedule Mailbag55 minutes ago Avalanche Mailbag 2.0: Necas’ Next Contract, Trade Value, and Bottom-Six Depth Uncertainty Deen's Daily18 hours ago Deen’s Daily: A Full Season with Landeskog; Kadri’s Preferred Destinations; Thornton Hired in San Jose Mailbag19 hours ago Avalanche Mailbag 1.0: Stanley Cup Window, Offseason vs Mid-Season Trades, and the Landeskog Effect Deen's Daily2 days ago Deen’s Daily: 2025-26 Regular Season Schedule Coming Wednesday; Avs Complete Coaching Hires Avalanche Offseason6 days ago 7 Trade Targets That Could Solve the Avalanche’s 3C Hole (+) Avalanche News1 week ago Report: Avalanche Used Charlie Coyle to Solve Their Miles Wood Problem Avalanche Offseason7 days ago Should the Avalanche Consider Bringing Back J.T. Compher? Avalanche Offseason6 days ago Avalanche Sign Josh Manson to Two-Year Extension Deen's Daily1 week ago Deen’s Daily: Avs Took Advantage of Coyle’s Market Value; Devils Dealing Top Defenseman? Avalanche Salary Cap Info