The Carolina Hurricanes are stepping up for their fans after Mikko Rantanen’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it stint with the team.
The Finnish star barely had time to unpack his bags in Carolina before being shipped off to the Dallas Stars. Now, the Hurricanes are making things right for fans who rushed to buy his jersey.
The team’s pro shop announced they’ll replace Rantanen’s name on any jersey completely free of charge.
It’s a classy move that acknowledges just how frustrating it can be for fans who spent their hard-earned money on what turned out to be a very temporary addition to the team.
Rantanen seems pretty happy to put the whole Carolina chapter behind him. He’s already settling in nicely with the Stars, picking up two points in his debut game on Saturday night.
The quick exit from Carolina came after his trade from the Colorado Avalanche, but now he’s back in the Western Conference with a long-term deal in Dallas.
While there’s been some back-and-forth trash talk around the trades, the Hurricanes are focused on taking care of their loyal supporters. It’s the kind of gesture that shows they understand the emotional – and financial – investment fans make in their team.
