The Carolina Hurricanes have become the talk of the NHL since they acquired star forward Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche. Since his arrival, however,

The NHL trade deadline is just under one week away, set for noon PST on Friday, March 7. The biggest story heading into this pivotal week of the season is the circumstances surrounding Mikko Rantanen and the Carolina Hurricanes.

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One proposed NHL trade deadline blockbuster would reroute the Hurricanes' Mikko Rantanen to the Ducks in exchange for a forward making slightly more.

After participating in the 4 Nations, Rantanen is facing questions about his future and adjusting to his new surroundings.

According to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli, it looks like Carolina is leaning toward keeping Rantanen in tow through the end of the season whether or not he commits to signing a contract extension before the March 7 trade deadline.

It seems Carolina’s only focus right now is keeping Rantanen, whether as an extended player or worst case as a rental.

Several notable players could be dealt ahead of March 7 NHL trade deadline

The Carolina Hurricanes made one of the biggest blockbuster trades in years when they acquired Colorado Avalanche superstar Mikko Rantanen earlier this season.

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching, and contenders across the league are trying to get the firepower that they need to make a push for the Stanley Cup. The Carolina Hurricanes tried to do that near the end of January when they traded for star winger Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche.