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The Edmonton Oilers interested in signing Mikko Rantanen this summer?


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Will Austin
January 29, 2025  (7:44 PM)
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If Mikko Rantanen hits free agency this summer then the Edmonton Oilers would certainly be interested, but there are serious obstacle in the way.

Rantanen will be seeking a massive long-term contract that would likely be in the range of $11-12 million per season.
Edmonton already has Connor McDavid at $12.5 M, Leon Draisaitl at $14 M and Darnell Nurse at $9.25 M for the big deals.

Fitting Rantanen in would require major cap movement which would include the cut of contracts like Evander Kane at $5.125 M or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins at $5.125 M.
So yes if they can make it work then Rantanen would be very interesting to add in the lineup of the Edmonton Oilers and add an elite winger with a Stanley Cup ring.
A McDavid-Draisaitl-Rantanen trio would be terrifying for all the NHL and he would bring much-needed scoring depth to the team.
However, the Oilers already have offensive firepower and what they need most is defensive stability right now and, of course, better goaltending.
"Can I tell you where I think he's going to sign?" Strickland asked his co-host. "This is not just speculation; it's informed speculation."

"You know where he's going to end up? Edmonton."

It's a long shot, but the Oilers must clear cap space and convince Rantanen to take a slight discount to come in Edmonton.
If they prioritize addressing their defensive issues, justifying another mega contract for a forward is hard, but if Edmonton believes Rantanen is the missing piece to a Cup, they could explore creative ways to make it work.
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The Edmonton Oilers interested in signing Mikko Rantanen this summer?

Do you think the Edmonton Oilers should try to convince Mikko Rantanen to sign with them this summer?

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