Greg Wyshynski reports that Mikko Rantanen was traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes in a blockbuster deal that also involved Taylor Hall going to Carolina. The trade surprised the NHL due to Rantanen’s offensive prowess and pending free agent status. Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky was active in trade talks, including discussions with the Vancouver Canucks for Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller. Carolina ultimately acquired Rantanen and Hall, while Colorado received Martin Necas, Jack Drury, and draft picks in return.
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NFL encouraged owners to cheat players out of guaranteed money
In March 2022, the NFL encouraged teams to avoid fully guaranteeing player contracts after the Cleveland Browns signed DeShaun Watson to a $230 million deal, leading to allegations of collusion among owners. An arbitrator ruled the NFLPA failed to prove collusion, despite evidence suggesting owners curtailed guaranteed contracts, complicating future negotiations between the NFL and its players. Need More Context? 🔎
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