Rantanen was recalled from his conditioning stint in the minors Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen will most likely be competing with Gabriel Bourque for a spot on the right of Colorado's fourth line, but could make his 2016-17 debut as early as Friday against the Jets. In his previous NHL stint, the teenage played in nine games in which he was a disappointing minus-7 and record just nine shots on goal and two PIM. Perhaps the most significant impact of Rantanen's call-up is the associated roster move which required Ben Smith to be put on waivers and ended with Smith being claimed by the Toronto Maple Leafs.