The Carolina Hurricanes made the trade of the season by landing Mikko Rantanen in January. They gave up Martin Necas and Jack Drury to land him, two young forwards with star potential. Rantanen’s contract expires after this season and his negotiations with the Avalanche fell apart.

Imagine a world where Mikko Rantanen gets traded for a second time in one season. The first time was when he was traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes.

If Mikko Rantanen becomes available in trade at the deadline, the Maple Leafs were listed as a team that would be interested. How interested?

According to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta, reporting the latest developments during Tuesday's edition of "The Latest" show, discussions surrounding the Finnish winger at the 4 Nations Face-Off have raised doubts about his long-term future with the team.

Rantanen’s world has been upended. He joined the Hurricanes during a road trip. Carolina has played seven games since the trade, but Rantanen missed one with a minor injury. He does have an apartment now in Raleigh but hasn’t spent much time there.

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Finland's Mikko Rantanen had a big game on Saturday. But rumors he may be traded again raise eyebrows, and the Hurricanes must pay big-time to hang onto him, writes Adam Proteau.

After participating in the 4 Nations, Rantanen is facing questions about his future and adjusting to his new surroundings.