Unsigned Avalanche right winger Mikko Rantanen was ranked No. 9 among NHL wingers in the NHL Network’s countdown series Sunday, and linemate Gabe Landeskog came in 18th on the top-20 list.
Nathan MacKinnon, who usually centers Landeskog and Rantanen on what has been dubbed the MGM Line, was previously ranked No. 3 among centers.
Rantanen, a restricted free agent who was 17th on the countdown list a year ago, led the Avs in playoff scoring with six goals, eight assists and 14 points in 12 games.