The Avalanche began the process of moving on with its first win since the deal Sunday afternoon against the Rangers. Drury scored a goal. Necas was dynamic, collecting two assists and hitting both the crossbar and post with shots while playing in Rantanen’s old spot next to MacKinnon.

The Carolina Hurricanes, with Mikko Rantanen, will be in action Thursday versus the Chicago Blackhawks at PNC Arena, beginning at 7:00 PM ET. Considering a bet on Rantanen in the Hurricanes-Blackhawks matchup?

The word “blockbuster” gets thrown around a little too often in today’s NHL, often for trades unworthy of the term, in the same way that anything might feel like a five-star meal to a starving man. But the deal that dropped on Friday night? That one deserves the title, no questions asked.

Though there's still season left to play, the Edmonton Oilers will likely face one of these four teams in the first round of the playoffs.

Kapanen and Saad aren’t strangers to each other, either, having played 235 unspectacular minutes together at five-on-five. Without diving into the weeds, if the Oilers do sign Saad, they shouldn’t see the ice together.

Thursday’s NHL slate offers prime player prop bets, including Kyle Connor, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Mikko Rantanen. Check out the best betting picks and insights

NHL Rumors: The Carolina Hurricanes May Have the Appetite to Pay Big Money for Mikko Rantanen

On Friday night, the Carolina Hurricanes made a blockbuster deal with the Colorado Avalanche, acquiring Mikko Rantanen in exchange for Martin Necas and Jack Drury.

Mikko Rantanen and Connor Bedard are two of the most exciting players to keep an eye on when the Carolina Hurricanes play the Chicago Blackhawks at PNC Arena on Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 PM ET. Buy tickets for this matchup at StubHub!