The NHL trade updates have again encircled the headquarters of the Carolina Hurricanes. Are they planning to trade star forward Mikko Rantanen? The biggest three-way deal of the game happened just one month ago when the Carolina Hurricanes signed Mikko, which involved the Chicago Blackhawks and the Colorado Avalanche. As the trade deadlines near, the question about Mikko Rantanen’s future is looming over the franchise.But in the latest update, NHL Network’s Elliotte Friedman has dropped a major twist. He reported that the ball was now in the player’s court to decide his future. Friedman said, “The Hurricanes are waiting for Rantanen to give them any kind of indication of which way he’s leaning.”“The Hurricanes are waiting for Rantanen to give them any kind of indication of which way he’s leaning.”With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, @FriedgeHNIC believes the ball is currently in Mikko Rantanen’s court. @EJHradek_NHL | #RaiseUp | #NHLTNFirstShift pic.twitter.com/0m246NPd0M— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) February 25, 2025While adding fuel to Mikko Rantanen’s trade updates, NHL insider Pierre LeBrun has found ‘zero evidence’ that the Carolina Hurricanes are trading Rantanen. “I do not believe the Hurricanes are actually calling around telling teams they might trade Rantanen. From my conversations around the league over the past few days, I think what’s happening is a few teams have had the courage to call Carolina and just ask ‘What if?’ in case the Canes can’t extend him. But I’ve found zero evidence of Carolina actually initiating trade calls.” At least the Hurricanes franchise is not interested in making an initiative in Mikko’s case.Wanna know more about the trade drama? Stay tuned, this is a developing story!The post NHL Insider Drops Major Update on Mikko Rantanen Transfer as Trade Deadline Nears appeared first on EssentiallySports.