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And here's the posturing from Mikko and his agent now.
Google Translate:
The decision Surprise! NHL superstar Mikko Rantanen moves to Norway to practice - wild speculation on next season's squad:
"We hope Mikko gets things right"
Today at 11:14
Mikko Rantanen will fly to Norway on Sunday and train with Storhamar IL for at least next week. It is theoretically possible to play in Norway before the NHL Agreement.
Mikko Rantanen, who has been reeling for three seasons at the Colorado Avalanche, pulls a real surprise card from his sleeve. The top striker will train next week in Hamar, Norway. The reason for going to Norway is clear. SIL team is coached by Miika Elomo and Petteri Nummelin.
- I already know both coaches. They are former top players and it is nice to go to their coaching. There's also a bit of adventure involved. I have never been to Norway before, Rantanen tells Iltalehti.
- In addition, the conditions in Hamar are reportedly top notch.
"Are you serious?"
Storhamar's organization is excited to see one of the young stars of Hockey World arrive in the city.
- It is a tribute to a guy at that level asking us if we can come to practice on our backyard. The arrival of Mikko is a big deal for Storhamar's organization and for hockey throughout Norway. Now the young players here can get a close-up view of how a tough professional is preparing, training and recovering. When I told the club leadership about it, their first question was, are you serious, ”says Miika Elomo.
- By default, Mikko will be here next week and then return to Turku. But we have tentatively said that we will be able to train later in the autumn. Our training center is also the Training Center of the Norwegian Ice Hockey Association. The conditions are quite European, Elomo continues.
- I have had quite good ice exercises led by Jukka Koivu and junior Vladimir Yursinov in Turku. I've been on the ice a little too TPS with, last Tuesday. But now I'm looking for some new experiences and variations, Rantanen says.
Rantanen has traditionally conducted dry training with Hannu Rautala.
Is it possible to play?
The idea that Rantanen will also visit Norway for a brief game contract will come to mind. Rantanen currently has no contract with Colorado. Negotiations between the parties on a new paper have not even started properly.
- There is nothing new about my contract situation.
After three excellent NHL seasons, Rantanen will make a massive counterattack next. The man's annual salary will rise to about $ 10 million. Big deals always take place, and Rantanen could play in Europe before the NHL.
- It has not gone so far as to think about playing in Norway. No rule prevents it, so in theory it is possible. But let's look at it in peace.
In Storhamar's organization, a player like Rantanen would be welcomed with open arms.
- This is hard speculation. Me and Peter are hoping that Mikko can get things right and play right from the start of the season where he is supposed to be, in the NHL. But if the situation arises that Mikko wants to play here, then of course, that opportunity should be pursued, Elomo thinks.
Expensive insurance
A limited free agent in Rantanen's situation must enter into an NHL deal before December 1. If that doesn't happen by the beginning of December, then the player will not play in the NHL during the 2019-20 season. Patrik Laine and Jesse Puljujärvi are in the same situation as Rantanen.
In such a situation, insurance premiums are becoming a threshold issue for gambling in Europe. Their size is difficult to quantify, but the sums would be harsh and make gambling in Europe unlikely.
In addition, ZSC Lions, Switzerland, announced Tuesday that it had discussed the deal with Mitch Marner, who negotiates the deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Limited free agent Marner may move to Switzerland to practice.
Yllätyspäätös! NHL-supertähti Mikko Rantanen siirtyy Norjaan harjoittelemaan – villi spekulaatio ensi kauden joukkueesta: ”Toivomme, että Mikko saa asiansa kuntoon”
Google Translate:
The decision Surprise! NHL superstar Mikko Rantanen moves to Norway to practice - wild speculation on next season's squad:
"We hope Mikko gets things right"
Today at 11:14
Mikko Rantanen will fly to Norway on Sunday and train with Storhamar IL for at least next week. It is theoretically possible to play in Norway before the NHL Agreement.
Mikko Rantanen, who has been reeling for three seasons at the Colorado Avalanche, pulls a real surprise card from his sleeve. The top striker will train next week in Hamar, Norway. The reason for going to Norway is clear. SIL team is coached by Miika Elomo and Petteri Nummelin.
- I already know both coaches. They are former top players and it is nice to go to their coaching. There's also a bit of adventure involved. I have never been to Norway before, Rantanen tells Iltalehti.
- In addition, the conditions in Hamar are reportedly top notch.
"Are you serious?"
Storhamar's organization is excited to see one of the young stars of Hockey World arrive in the city.
- It is a tribute to a guy at that level asking us if we can come to practice on our backyard. The arrival of Mikko is a big deal for Storhamar's organization and for hockey throughout Norway. Now the young players here can get a close-up view of how a tough professional is preparing, training and recovering. When I told the club leadership about it, their first question was, are you serious, ”says Miika Elomo.
- By default, Mikko will be here next week and then return to Turku. But we have tentatively said that we will be able to train later in the autumn. Our training center is also the Training Center of the Norwegian Ice Hockey Association. The conditions are quite European, Elomo continues.
- I have had quite good ice exercises led by Jukka Koivu and junior Vladimir Yursinov in Turku. I've been on the ice a little too TPS with, last Tuesday. But now I'm looking for some new experiences and variations, Rantanen says.
Rantanen has traditionally conducted dry training with Hannu Rautala.
Is it possible to play?
The idea that Rantanen will also visit Norway for a brief game contract will come to mind. Rantanen currently has no contract with Colorado. Negotiations between the parties on a new paper have not even started properly.
- There is nothing new about my contract situation.
After three excellent NHL seasons, Rantanen will make a massive counterattack next. The man's annual salary will rise to about $ 10 million. Big deals always take place, and Rantanen could play in Europe before the NHL.
- It has not gone so far as to think about playing in Norway. No rule prevents it, so in theory it is possible. But let's look at it in peace.
In Storhamar's organization, a player like Rantanen would be welcomed with open arms.
- This is hard speculation. Me and Peter are hoping that Mikko can get things right and play right from the start of the season where he is supposed to be, in the NHL. But if the situation arises that Mikko wants to play here, then of course, that opportunity should be pursued, Elomo thinks.
Expensive insurance
A limited free agent in Rantanen's situation must enter into an NHL deal before December 1. If that doesn't happen by the beginning of December, then the player will not play in the NHL during the 2019-20 season. Patrik Laine and Jesse Puljujärvi are in the same situation as Rantanen.
In such a situation, insurance premiums are becoming a threshold issue for gambling in Europe. Their size is difficult to quantify, but the sums would be harsh and make gambling in Europe unlikely.
In addition, ZSC Lions, Switzerland, announced Tuesday that it had discussed the deal with Mitch Marner, who negotiates the deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Limited free agent Marner may move to Switzerland to practice.
Yllätyspäätös! NHL-supertähti Mikko Rantanen siirtyy Norjaan harjoittelemaan – villi spekulaatio ensi kauden joukkueesta: ”Toivomme, että Mikko saa asiansa kuntoon”
Not saying he'll bolt for sure, just saying I wouldn't bet against it. 
