Carolina Hurricanes could face a major trade for a Sebastian Aho teammate and both the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars reportedly want that player for the 2024-25 NHL season.

The Vegas Golden Knights are one of several teams linked to Mikko Rantanen in a blockbuster trade ahead of the deadline.

The Mikko Rantanen experiment hasn't worked with the Carolina Hurricanes, and he could be on the move again before the trade deadline.

Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon said the team might have a quiet trade deadline, but there are still some options to consider before Friday.

NHL insider Frank Seravalli suggests Rantanen may not re-sign with the Hurricanes and could thrive under a true 1C like Jack Eichel in Vegas. This makes perfect sense—Eichel’s playmaking prowess could unlock Rantanen’s scoring potential, mirroring his Avalanche days.

With the March 7 trade deadline less than two weeks away, Carolina has to decide whether to keep Rantanen for a Stanley Cup run risking losing him next summer if he doesn't extend his contract, or flip him for assets now to avoid that potential worst-case scenario as it happened to the franchise last summer.

Positive momentum accompanies the Golden Knights as they return for their first stretch of games off a two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

Mikko Rantanen's stint with the Carolina Hurricanes started off rocky, and fans in Raleigh had salt rubbed in the wound as Martin Necas issued a blunt admission about playing alongside Nathan MacKinnon with the Colorado Avalanche.

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2. Jordan Staal, Sebastian Aho, Taylor Hall and Seth Jarvis also scored for Carolina, which had lost its first two games after the league break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Vegas doesn't have a lot of top assets to trade but needs scoring depth and physicality. What might they be able to do?

Ivan Barbashev recorded his 100 th point as a Golden Knight. LOOKING AHEAD The Golden Knights continue their homestand with their final game against the New Jersey Devils this year on Sunday at 5 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena. Watch the game on Vegas 34, stream on KnightTime+, or listen live on FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340.

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