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Where will Mikko Rantanen be going? According to the National Hockey League analysts Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Gord Stellick, it is a possibility; however, what precisely is the cost going to be in order to make this happen?

During this season, the story of Mitch Marner has been like riding a rollercoaster to say the least. It is virtually a crapshoot to figure out what the next step is because there was a potential deal before the season, there was radio silence, and there was news that Toronto was unwilling to pay him where he wants to be paid.

Therefore, it is possible that Toronto has a backup plan in place, and it involves Mikko Rantanen. Not only does it sound absurd, but in the wacky world of the modern-day National Hockey League, you should never say never. Stranger things have happened.

In the episode of the Real Kyper and Bourne podcast that was presented by NHL Analysts Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne, the subject of Rantanen was brought up, and the two of them, along with Gord Stellick, a former general manager of the National Hockey League, examined the probable expense of what it would take to bring him to Toronto:

Without a doubt, I believe that Brad Treliving is considering all of the possibilities, and that may be one of them.
Carolina has the ability to keep fifty percent. Chicago has a fifty percent ownership stake in him, and if they were to deal him to the Leafs, it would be as if they were signing a contract worth $2.3 million. This is less than Laughton, as well as a lot of other players.

In order to compete alongside Marner in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a hired gun was required. The assets that would be required to satisfy Carolina; you are competing against other teams that have the ability to make room for a deal worth $2.3 million.

They are looking for a real player, therefore [Carolina] decided to give up Martin Necas. It would have to be a guy who is good, if not significant, and somewhere in the top six.

Despite the fact that it would be difficult for Toronto to part with a player who has the potential to make a difference for the Hurricanes, they might be able to pull it off; let’s take a look.

The minuscule yet significant NHL assets that Toronto possesses
In the first place, the team is not going to trade Marner for Rantanen, despite the fact that doing so would make everyone’s lives simpler.

On the other hand, who is at the level where they can have an effect? Matthew Knies is a name that has the potential to revolutionize the game, and he has demonstrated that he is capable of playing top line minutes. However, has he been able to successfully run an attack alongside Sebastian Aho?

Then there’s Bobby McMann, right? The youthful power forward has definitely made a name for himself and is a game-changer who is suitable for the National Hockey League and can play top-six minutes for Carolina.

When it comes to assets, things get just a little bit more complicated from then on out. Max Domi is not even close to being on the same level as Rantanen as a player, and it is extremely uncommon that the Hurricanes would be willing to take on his hefty deal.

Both Calle Janrkrok and Pontus Holmberg are intriguing player selections; however, given that Jarnkrok has not yet played this season and Holmberg is showing signs of improvement but has a history of being unreliable, it may be too risky to go with them.

The team would need to include some selections as a sweetener, or they could package one or more of their prospects in a three-team trade and obtain Rantanen that way. Otherwise, it would get really, really interesting, really quickly.

Throughout the course of this season, Rantanen has played in 57 games for Colorado and Carolina, accumulating 26 goals and 41 assists.

The addition of Rantanen to Toronto’s lineup, which already includes Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, Matthew Knies, and Marner, creates a roster that is reminiscent of a video game and should certainly destroy any team that they face.

As is the case with every other team, it would be reckless for the Leafs to ignore the possibility of acquiring a player of Rantanen’s caliber for their roster. However, for a team that is under as much pressure as the Maple Leafs, it may be time to finally engage in all-out aggression, regardless of the consequences.