Mikko Rantanen is not wasting his time sitting at home and waiting for a call from his agent or the Avs.
According to Finnish newspaper Iltalehti, Rantanen has begun practicing with the Norwegian club Storhamar, which plays in the Norwegian premier league. Their season begins in mid-September, and it is possible that Rantanen will play regular season games for them if his situation with Colorado is not resolved.
"I know the coaches here, Miiko Elomo and Petri Nummelin," said Rantanen. "I see this as an adventure. There are no developments in my contract situation. I don't think I'll end up playing here, but theoretically, it's a possibility."
If Rantanen does not sign a contract with Colorado before December 1, he will have to skip the rest of the NHL season. The major obstacle to playing for Storhamar is the high insurance cost, which the club would have to pay.
Source: www.iltalehti.fi
