Mikko Rantanen tells what has happened since the giant trade

Montreal

Lions superstar Mikko Rantanen Has tasted what it feels like to be at the focal point of the NHL world in the last couple of weeks.

Rantanen has been one of the most talked about NHL stars since the Colorado Avalanche traded him to Carolina Hurricanes on January 25.

Since the mega trade, Rantanen has been by far his career in the most burning spotlight. Titles have been torn day after day in North America and Finland.

“It is understandable that the media is interested in such a trade. It is a matter, but I haven’t thought about it or read anything. Then it goes better when you focus only on gaming, ”says Rantanen.

Its Rantanen admits that the huge publicity spin cannot be completely ruled out.

“Then you should break all your friendships and be alone, so that hustle could be blocked. It’s not possible now. You always hear something from all over. Everyone has the right to their opinion, but I focus on my own work. ”

For Rantanen, 28, the shop became a shock that had to be thawed. The past couple of weeks have been quite a mental turmoil.

“Training and games help a lot when you don’t have to think about these. When you are out of the hall, you can think more about things. I was in Colorado for so long and the trade came as a surprise. If I had been waiting for my departure, then it would have been easier, ”Rantanen says.

“After all, this has been a turmoil. It cannot be denied. ”

Add water Rantanen’s sticky start in Carolina has brought the mill to the mill.

The star striker, who has broken the 100 -point limit for the last two seasons, has collected modest power in six matches in six matches.

At the same time in Colorado traded Martin Necas has struck Nathan MacKinnon Four goals for eight matches and have collected five points.

Rantanen has noticed the hot beginning of Necas.

“I haven’t watched Colorado games but of course I’ve seen how he has done power there

Rantanen has been more difficult. Before 4 Nations tournaments, he played three matches in Carolina. At the same time, it is his longest scoreless period of his season.

Last season, Rantanen played a single three -game scoreless period in December.

In Montreal The 4 Nations peak tournament played is a great seam for Rantanen to get its machines get better. He plays in the Lions’ rocky number one Alexander Barkov and Artturi Lehkonen with.

“Power is not everything, but I am expected to have power when the role is in number one and the number one. All you have to do is put in places. It has now been a bit of a problem in Carolina, ”says Rantanen.

Rantanen pushes the pressures towards the stars of Canada, the United States and Sweden.

“The Finnish team will never be pre -favorites in any tournament. And not to be now. It has usually worked well for Finland. Whenever Finland has been on medals and has done well, the defense game and goalkeeper game have worked well. Special situations must be made immediately, ”Rantanen emphasizes.

In special situations is a real specialist. The Lions number one is made up of purely attackers. A solution rarely used.

Rantanen has experience with five attackers.

“The 2018 World Cup was played with five strikers. Would it have been Mikael Granlund in the line, I’m sebastian, Teuvo Teräväinen, Veli-Matti Savinainen And I. At least then, we got things done. ”

Now, Captain Barkov operates as a ruler.

“Barkov is such a smart player that he could play as a defender. I believe that the shot will go properly when you take a bigger flex in the club, ”Rantanen laughs.

“There are good players around, so let’s try to find common chemistry quickly. You have to talk a lot and agree on different things together. “Pate” (Patrik Laine) is one of the NHL’s best shooters. There is an attempt to get a threat there. I probably also have a lot of places to change and go “organic”. “

Rantanen The game was a mystery before the tournament. Rantanen was on the sidelines last Saturday due to a lower body injury when Carolina played against Utah.

Rantanen’s employer Carolina showed the green light on the tournament trip until the last meters.

“When we got a diagnosis, then the departure to this tournament was my decision. On Sunday I looked at what it feels like. After that, I was quite confident that it would feel good on the ice, ”Rantanen says.

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