The Rangers are now the heavy favorites to acquire J.T. Miller after the Hurricanes traded for Mikko Rantanen.

Last week’s Mikko Rantanen blockbuster has stirred up trade anticipation amongst NHL fans. And as the March 7 NHL trade deadline approaches, fans are left to ponder who could be the next notable name on the move.

Here are three blockbuster Avalanche trade targets in the wake of the stunning Mikko Rantanen trade with the Hurricanes.

A report that the Canucks were in trade talks with the Hurricanes before the Rantanen trade is part of the recent speculation regarding Miller and Pettersson.

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller had little to say when asked about team president Jim Rutherford’s comments confirming the ongoing rift between him and Elias Pettersson. “I don’t have one,” Miller told reporters when asked for his thoughts on Rutherford’s remarks.

New Hurricanes star winger Mikko Rantanen was reportedly blindsided by his trade from the Avalanche on Friday.

Will he re-sign in Carolina after this season -- and if not, where else? And what will other contenders do to keep pace ahead of the March 7 deadline?

According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, who broke the Mikko Rantanen trade, the Hurricanes inquired on the status of Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner.

Fridays follow one another and look alike. Last week, Mikko Rantanen made his way to Carolina. The Hurricanes traded Martin Necas to Colorado after discussing the big names available in Vancouver: J.T.

According to one NHL insider, the Bruins remain as a "dark horse" for Vancouver Canucks top-line center J.T. Miller.

Last night, we likely witnessed the biggest transaction of the 21st century in the National Hockey League, at least certainly since the Matthew Tkachuk/Jonathan Huberdeau trade. Indeed, to see one of the best players in the NHL,