The first major domino has fallen more than a month before the March 7 trade deadline, with Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall going to the Hurricanes and Martin Necas heading to the Avalanche in a three-team blockbuster,

Colorado Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen was reportedly acquired by the Carolina Hurricanes in a three-team trade on Friday night. Chicago Blackhawks

Following the Rangers practice on Saturday, Peter Laviolette briefly talked about the blockbuster trade involving Mikko Rantanen.

The three-team trade didn't involve Vancouver, but it may impact the Canucks more than anyone else in the NHL.

NHL Insider Frank Seravalli dropped a massive report about a blockbuster trade involving Mikko Rantanen, Taylor Hall, Martin Necas and more late Friday evening.

Like Rantanen, Marner is UFA-eligible on July 1. Friedman pointed out Marner has a full no-movement clause whereas Rantanen had a partial no-trade. Proteau believes he'll re-sign with the Leafs.

After one of the biggest in-season acquisitions since the New Jersey Devils acquired Ilya Kovalchuk for a massive haul in the 2009-10 season, more information has begun trickling out regarding Mikko Rantanen and the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Maple Leafs head to one of their many homes away from home to try and keep the Senators from climbing the standings and a real, actual, hockey trade happened.

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The Carolina Hurricanes acquired forwards Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche ... In the deal, Carolina sent forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury, as well as a second-round pick in this ...

In a blockbuster NHL trade, the Colorado Avalanche have sent Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Martin Necas. Taylor Hall will also be going from the Chicago Blackhawks to the Hurricanes as part of the three-way deal.