
The Colorado Avalanche sent shockwaves through the NHL on Friday night, agreeing to a blockbuster trade that sends longtime forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes.
The deal—first reported by DailyFaceoff.com's Frank Seravalli—is a three-team trade that includes the Chicago Blackhawks. Colorado is trading Rantanen and winger Taylor Hall to Carolina in exchange for forward Martin Necas and center Jack Drury. Chicago retains money and receives a third-round pick in the move.