Mikko Rantanen vs Nikita Kucherov
Mikko Rantanen carries a $12M cap hit against $10.5M expected, while Nikita Kucherov carries $9.5M against $12.7M. The gap is -$1.5M versus +$3.2M in surplus. Both play RW and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Mikko Rantanen | Nikita Kucherov |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Dallas Stars | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Position | RW | RW |
| Age | 30 | 33 |
| Contract type | UFA | RFA |
| Cap hit | $12M | $9.5M |
| Expected cap hit | $10.5M | $12.7M |
| Surplus | -$1.5M | +$3.2M |
| Grade | D | A |
| TOI per game | 20:21 | 21:02 |
| Points | 18 | 20 |
| Next contract | — | — |