Mikko Rantanen's reported new contract with the Avalanche set to make history
The Colorado Avalanche is close to making history by potentially making Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon the highest-paid duo in the NHL.
The Avalanche have been a dominant team in the NHL for years. Since relocating and rebranding from the Quebec City Nordiques in 1995-1996, they've made the playoffs 20 out of 28 seasons and won 3 Stanley Cups, most recently defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2022.
Among their star players are Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, who have become a key forward duo. As of the end of March, they ranked third in points earned by teammates since the 2015-16 season, just behind Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
1. Connor McDavid & Leon Draisaitl - 1,803
2. Nikita Kucherov & Steven Stamkos - 1,393
3. Nathan MacKinnon & Mikko Rantanen - 1,391
4. Brad Marchand & David Pastrnak - 1,388
5. Sidney Crosby & Evgeni Malkin - 1,309"
The Avalanche are reportedly working on a long-term extension with the 27-year-old Rantanen, who is entering the final year of his 6-year contract worth over $9 million annually. The new contract is expected to last 7-8 years.
The #GoAvsGo and F Mikko Rantanen are closing in on long term contract extension
On the last year of his 6 year $9.25M deal
The deal is expected to be around 7-8 years"
Nathan MacKinnon is on a contract worth $12.6 million annually until 2031. With Rantanen's expected contract extension, the duo could become the highest-paid in NHL history, surpassing Auston Matthews and William Nylander of the Toronto Maple Leafs, who currently earn a combined $24.75 million annually.
While details of Rantanen's upcoming contract aren't disclosed, it's likely he will receive a substantial salary from the Avalanche. However, whether he can secure a contract paying more than $12.15 million yearly remains uncertain.
Source: PuckPediaSalary Cap Summary
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