Dallas Stars, Mikko Rantanen and Colorado Avalanche

Mikko Rantanen's 'Weird' Message Before Stars-Avalanche Clash
With the Hurricanes against the ropes and Rantanen refusing to commit to signing an extension before the deadline, Carolina traded him to the Stars. The 27-year-old forward agreed to an eight-year, $96 million extension with Dallas, carrying a $12 million cap hit yearly.
Stars' Mikko Rantanen makes 'weird' admission on impending Colorado return
Stars right wing Mikko Rantenen, acquired from the Hurricanes, says it will be weird to return to Avalanche as a visitor.
Mikko Rantanen says he’s happy in Dallas and denies telling Carolina he wouldn’t sign there
Rantanen signed a $96 million, eight-year contract with Dallas as part of the trade. The Hurricanes acquired promising young forward Logan Stankoven along with two first-round picks and two
NHL Winners and Losers: Mikko Rantanen Traded to Stars
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Mikko Rantanen denies 4-team extension list after trade to Stars
After Mikko Rantanen was traded from the Carolina Hurricanes to the Dallas Stars shortly after he got there, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour said that the forward had a four-team list that he would extend with,
Stars' Mikko Rantanen denies telling Hurricanes he wouldn't sign
Newly acquired Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen said Wednesday he's pleased with where he landed while denying his former coach's claim that he gave Carolina a list of teams he preferred in a trade,
Rantanen ‘tried my best’ with Hurricanes, happy to be with Stars after trade
"I saw some things were said that I had a list of teams ready when I went [to Carolina], but that's false," Rantanen said Wednesday. "Obviously, it was a big shock to leave Colorado, but I went [to Carolina] with an open mind and tried my best on the ice.
NHL rumors: Mikko Rantanen was only willing to sign with 4 teams
The Dallas Stars were just one of four teams that Mikko Rantanen was willing to sign with after a short stint with the Hurricanes.
Mikko Rantanen Sends Message Ahead of Avalanche Revenge Game
The dust has settled on the Mikko Rantanen trade drama that seemingly has lasted all winter-long. First getting traded to the ...
Keeler vs. Masisak: How should Avs fans react when Mikko Rantanen returns to Denver on Sunday?
Mikko Rantanen didn’t want to leave. He thought he’d finish his career in Colorado. But now that he’s in Dallas Stars green, ...
Mikko Rantanen responds to blockbuster NHL trade: "Dallas was a better fit on the ice"
Rantanen seems to be fitting in with his new team in Dallas, tallying three points in his first two games. "Dallas was a ...
Inside the Mikko Rantanen sweepstakes and an Avalanche-Stars arms race on a playoff collision course
With a likely Stars-Avalanche first round in the cards, GMs Jill Nill and Chris MacFarland spoke to The Athletic about their ...
Mikko Rantanen Not Worth What He's Asking For
All eyes are on Carolina Hurricanes forward Mikko Rantanen as the trade deadline closes in, as the goal scorer returns to the ...
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Maple Leafs Were Mikko Rantanen's Shocking Backup Trade Target After Latest Report
Mikko Rantanen was traded from the Hurricanes to the Stars, but a new report suggests the Maple Leafs were his backup team if ...
For Dallas, the Stars’ Mikko Rantanen comes ‘pretty close’ to Luka Doncic’s superstardom
But it was coach Pete DeBoer who stole the show. While it’s customary for professional coaches to be completely myopic and ...
As Martin Necas, Jack Drury settle in for the Avalanche, Mikko Rantanen’s future remains murky
Martin Necas and Jack Drury have settled in nicely, both on and off the ice, with the club. The short-term return on the ...