NHL trade deadline is on the horizon, and speculation continues to abound regarding the future of star forward Mikko Rantanen with the Carolina Hurricanes. Having already been traded to Carolina from the Colorado Avalanche last month,

The "TradeCentre" crew gives their instant reaction to the shocking news that Mikko Rantanen has been traded to the Dallas Stars.

Mikko Rantanen scored his first goal as a Dallas Star on Saturday night in his debut. MIKKO RANTANEN SCORES HIS FIRST GOAL AS A DALLAS STAR 🤩🤩🤩🤩 #TexasHockey (via @victoryplustv) pic.twitter.com/oEGNS935DO The goal is his 28th on the season and 290th of his career.

Mikko Rantanen is heading back to the Western Conference, and the Dallas Stars paid a big price in both money and assets in agreeing to acquire the prolific playoff performer in a deal with the Carolina Hurricanes,

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 Mikko Rantanen trade rumors are heating up, but it sure seems like the Carolina forward is holding most of the cards right now. With Rantanen and the Hurricanes unable to reach a long-term extension,

The Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers loaded up at this year's trade deadline. Separating from the pack with the Western Conference filled with Stanley Cup contenders will be challenging. The Stars added superstar forward Mikko Rantanen,

Rantanen registered his first point with Dallas -- an assist -- on the power play at 5:48 of the first period to give the Stars a 1-0 lead. He sent a pass from the right face-off circle to Jason Robertson in front, who tipped it on net and Wyatt Johnston scored on the rebound.

Trade deadline acquisition Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist in his debut for Dallas, which had its four-game winning streak stopped. Wyatt Johnston, Jamie Benn and Matt Dumba also scored for the Stars. Jake Oettinger stopped 22 shots.

There are lots of questions to answer about Mikko Rantanen’s fit with the Stars. Michael Amato explores what to expect from Rantanen in Dallas and much more in his 20 Fantasy Thoughts.

The 28-year-old was acquired in exchange for forward Logan Stankoven, a 2026 first-round pick, a 2026 third-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 first-round pick