The Moose may not be known for his speed but he knows how to play with fast players.
While there have been tons of videos breaking down Mikko Rantanen’s blockbuster trade, but none that truly explain what makes his game so special.
In this detailed breakdown, we take a closer look at how Mikko’s ability to process the game at lightning speed makes him a perfect complement to fast players like Nathan MacKinnon. Learn how Rantanen’s positioning, timing, and hockey IQ allow him to shine in transition, whether it’s feeding Mack or scoring on his own.
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17 Comments
still totally nuts Rantanen was actually traded. Love how he plays the game. Great watch anytime. Hopefully Mikko can take it further in Carolina!
Best hockey analysis on YouTube. Gonna miss this channel when you inevitably get hired as an NHL team's video coach.
So much nostalgia watching this. RIP Mikko.
But Avs fans all say he is lazy and a MacK merchant because he doesn't skate as fast 😂
His cuts to the middle are lethal.
Now do Nečas.
It sounds like he’d be a perfect line mate for Necas 😭
Nice vid
Bro just said "cans fans" lmao
Bro Mikko is a genius lol i'm an Avs fan and I love how you noticed all the little things he does, he truly plays one step ahead of everyone else I love it.
Brilliant video you really open up the tactics of Avalanche. Smart you are. I would have loved to see Avalanche fight once more in the finals with their Landeskog, MacKinnon, Rantanen, Makar group. Modern era Oilers true dream team.
This is exactly what I'm looking for with Moose analysis…or any hockey analysis, really. Straightforward and in-depth. I would love to see a video on Necas for Avs fans…and for me. I love Nachos. The thing I noticed with him is how he would make plays that might seem like "empty calorie" plays that look flashy but don't accomplish much, but they're buying time for his linemates to get to where they need to be.
"bUt He OnLy HaS sO mAnY pOiNtS bEcAuSe Of MaCkInNoN aNd MaKaR" -coping Avs fan
There is popular game in Sweden and Finland called floorball. Its basicly similar game to icehockey but indoors without contacts and round ball and shorter stick. The moves these players make during game and tactics they use reminds me of how Rantanen plays icehockey. It think he has taken few lines from floorball to the hockey rings.
Too bad Rod is playing him on the left wing which I fear will affect his production.
crazy IQ
Great video, it does help to explain the frustration Ive had watching avs games. I'm not sure he'll be as top level on the canes. Did he adapt his style to fit Mac, or is this just how he plays? He's also behind the play on defense, takes forever to get up when he falls, sort of mopes around the ice. He might just be a low energy player until he gets physical contact or a shooting opp. I think the avs will be fine with Necas and Drury as a trade. But I am curious to see how he performs on a much slower and defensive team like the canes, where he can't really act like this.