There are still three questions lingering over the Colorado Avalanche for the last year that need answering.



When will they sign star right winger Mikko Rantanen? For how much money? And how long will he be on the payroll?



Here is what is known. Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic and his front office staff made what was deemed a “long-term offer” to Rantanen’s camp, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. So far? There has not been a lot of movement between both sides and everything is currently at a stalemate.



It is understood the Avalanche are seeking a deal from six to eight years with an average annual value (AAV) in the range of $8.4 and $8.75 million, The Athletic has learned.



As for how far apart both sides are? It is also understood if Colorado — which possesses $15.615 million in salary-cap space — was looking to offer $8.5 million and Rantanen was seeking $9.5 million, then, it would be deemed viable.