Mikko Rantanen is a Finnish Ice-hockey forward, who currently serves as an alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League (NHL). Rantanen was selected 10th overall in the first round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche and made his NHL debut that same year.
Before the NHL, Mikko played in Finnish SM-liiga with HC TPS, as a forward, making his debut during the 2012-2013 season where he scored three points with two goals and one assist in 15 games. Coming into his third season with TPS, Rantanen was named as the alternate captain of the team. During the same season, he recorded 28 points with nine goals and 19 assists in 56 games from the 2014-2015 season.
He concluded his Finnish SM-Liiga career in 2015 and was eligible for the NHL draft. Rantanen was considered as the Top European Skater before the NHL draft. He was selected by theColorado Avalanche on July 13, 2015, and signed a three-year entry-level contract with them. He made his NHL debut on 8 October 2015. Since his debut, Rantanen has made a name for himself and is an integral part of the Avalanche setup.
Mikko Rantanen’s Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-2024 | $9,500,000 | - | $9,250,000 | - | $9,500,000 |
How much is Mikko Rantanen getting paid?
Mikko Rantanen signed a six-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche on September 6, 2019, for $55,500,000 with a cap hit of $9,250,000. His cap hit stands at $9,500,000 which includes $9,500,000 as total salary for the 2023-2024 season.
How much does Mikko Rantanen make in a minute?
Mikko Rantanen is under a six year contract with the Colorado Avalanche for $55,500,000. Rantanen makes $48,177 as a daily cap hit and his estimated per minute earning is $10.55.
Mikko Rantanen’s Career Earnings
Mikko Rantanen’s total career earnings in the NHL is estimated to be around $42,892,827.
Mikko is currently playing under a contract of $55,500,000 which will be completed after the 2024-2025 season and his total career earnings will be increasing when he will receive the total amount of his contract.
What are the terms of Mikko Rantanen's Contract?
Mikko Rantanen signed a six-year contract for $55,500,000 with the Colorado Avalanche. The only clause in his contract is a 9-team-no-trade-list for the 2023-2024 season.
How much of Mikko Rantanen’s Contract is Guaranteed?
Mikko Rantanen’s current contract is worth $55,500,000 with a cap hit of $9,250,000 for a duration of six years. The whole amount of his contract is fully guaranteed.
Mikko Rantanen’s Contract History
Mikko Rantanen has signed two contracts throughout his career and the accumulated value of all his contracts is $60,475,000.
He signed his first contract with the Colorado Avalanche for $4,975,000 with a cap hit of $894,167. Mikko Rantanen then signed a six-year extension contract with the Avalanche for $55,500,000 with a cap hit of $9,250,000 in 2019, which will be completed after the 2024-2025 season.
Mikko Rantanen’s Contract FAQ's
A. Mikko Rantanen has a six-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche (signed in 2019).
A. Mikko Rantanen‘s cap hit for the current season stands at $9,250,000, which includes $9,250,000 as total salary.
A. Mikko Rantanen made his NHL debut on October 8th, 2015 with the Colorado Avalanche.
A. Mikko Rantanen was selected in the first round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the Avalanche.
A. Mikko Rantanen plays as a forward for the Colorado Avalanche.
