None of the Avs’ top offensive guys have played in a preseason game yet, and there’s still time for plans to change.
A $12 million AAV is a massive figure in the NHL, and that would put Rantanen right around the same figure as fellow ...
In Hughes’ case, there was no cause for concern. Many other comparables for Slafkovsky such as Joe Thornton, Mikko Rantanen, and Leon Draisaitl also struggled before breaking out into superstars.
For context, Rantanen's teammate Nathan MacKinnon currently holds a $12.6 million AAV, the third-largest annual salary once ...
USA Hockey's James Hagens is the early favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, according to TSN's Craig Button.