The Kings started talks with the Hurricanes about a possible trade for Mikko Rantanen before the trade deadline.

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

All eyes will be on the Carolina Hurricanes and what comes next with Mikko Rantanen. As NHLTradeTalk.com has documented, Rantanen was traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes as part of a three-team deal.

Amid insider Elliotte Friedman's report that the Carolina Hurricanes will not re-sign Mikko Rantanen to a contract extension before the trade deadline on March 7, it is clear the organization owes it to itself to explore a potential trade for the 28-year-old Finnish star,

Rantanen, who has back-to-back 100-point seasons and also played at that pace the two seasons prior, had just two points in six games with Carolina before the 4 Nations break, missing the last game due to injury. He had one assist on Saturday vs. Toronto.

Uncertainty persists over Mikko Rantanen's future with the Carolina Hurricanes during NHL trade deadline week.

Many teams have reportedly been interested in the superstar forward, and among the names, here are the three that make the most sense.

The Carolina Hurricanes have become the talk of the NHL since they acquired star forward Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche. Since his arrival, however, Rantanen’s future with the Hurricanes has grown foggy.