from NHL.com,

Mikko Rantanen has no desire to play anywhere but the NHL this season, the forward told Russia's Sport Business Online.

The 22-year-old became a restricted free agent July 1 and has yet to reach an agreement on a contract with the Colorado Avalanche. He set NHL career highs in goals (31), assists (56) and points (87) last season and had 14 points (six goals, eight assists) in 12 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

When questioned about a report this summer that Ak Bars Kazan had offered him $4 million to play in the Kontinental Hockey League this season, Rantanen reaffirmed his desire to stay in the NHL.

"Whether that team got in touch, it's better to check with my agent. I personally haven't heard anything," Rantanen told the website in comments translated by NHL.com. "The only option for me is the NHL. And you never know what the future holds."

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