Stars, Mikko Rantanen and Cup

Mikko Rantanen traded to Stars in deal that could secure the Stanley Cup for Dallas
Mikko Rantanten’s stay in Carolina was about as long as Abe Simpson’s taking a lap around the “Maison Derrière” burlesque house when Bart spotted him. Rantanen was dealt to Dallas on Friday after being unable to reach an agreement with the Hurricanes on a long-term deal — it’s reported that Rantanen will now sign an eight year deal with Stars worth $12M AAV.
Grading Mikko Rantanen trade: Stars become Cup favorite after deal with Hurricanes
The Stars are swinging for the fences by acquiring and signing Mikko Rantanen while the Hurricanes appear content to hit singles.
See how the Stars' trade for Mikko Rantanen affected Dallas’ odds to win Stanley Cup
According to ESPN BET, the Stars are now tied for the best Stanley Cup odds with the Florida Panthers at +600 after Friday’s deal for Rantanen. The Panthers' odds also shot up after they traded for Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand. Before trading for Rantanen, the Stars' Stanley Cup odds were at +700 and were behind the Edmonton Oilers.
Kings Must Trade for Hurricanes' Mikko Rantanen for Stanley Cup Push Amid NHL Rumors
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Going all in: Mikko Rantanen trade provides strong boost in Stars’ Cup pursuit
Dallas took a swing for the fences ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, adding one of the NHL’s top scorers to its arsenal
Stars make blockbuster trade for forward Mikko Rantanen, who agrees to 8-year extension
The Stars acquired one of the NHL’s top scorers, Mikko Rantanen, in a trade with the Hurricanes. According to multiple reports, Dallas is sending forward Logan Stankoven, two first-round picks and some smaller pieces to Carolina in return. The exact details of the deal have not yet been confirmed.
Mikko Rantanen trade grades after Stars-Hurricanes deadline blockbuster
The Stars and Hurricanes receive their grades for the Mikko Rantanen trade completed at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.
NHL Trade Grades: Mikko Rantanen folds on extension to get Stars deal done
When the Carolina Hurricanes acquired Mikko Rantanen, they seemed determined to go all-in on the 2024-25 NHL season no matter the cost. They were willing to par
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 says he's happy in Dallas and denies telling Carolina he wouldn't sign there
Newly acquired Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen say 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, and the H
Hurricanes’ Mikko Rantanen gets 100% real on short Carolina stint after Stars trade
After the Carolina Hurricanes dealt him to the Dallas Stars at the trade deadline, right wing Mikko Rantanen is happy with his new home. Rantanen is looking to play for a team that he can be a part of for a long time.
Inside the Mikko Rantanen sweepstakes and an Avalanche-Stars arms race on a playoff collision course
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5 Teams Who Improved Their Stanley Cup Chances at the Trade Deadline
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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 ...
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EDGE stats: Rantanen trade makes Stars front-runners for Stanley Cup
The Dallas Stars landed elite forward Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday prior to the NHL Trade Deadline ...
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Rantanen to Brind’Amour: '4 Teams I’ll Play For, You’re Not One of Them'
Carolina Hurricanes head coach admitted in a recent interview that Mikko Rantanen was honest and upfront with him the day he walked through the door after being traded for.