The Carolina Hurricanes explored trades involving Vancouver Canucks stars J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson on separate deals before pulling off the three-team blockbuster deal to acquire Mikko Rantanen on Friday.
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the information after the trade was completed and more details and speculation started to emerge.
According to Friedman, the Hurricanes ultimately pivoted at the last moment, trading with the Colorado Avalanche in a three-team deal that also included the Chicago Blackhawks…