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
Mikko Rantanen has found a familiar home in Dallas, thanks to the Stars’ strong Finnish presence. The veteran forward, acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Carolina Hurricanes, is joining a team that already boasts several of his countrymen—a connection Stars forward Matt Duchene has dubbed the ‘Finnish Mafia.’
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
Mikko Rantanen exposed the Carolina Hurricanes in a Finnish interview after being traded to the Dallas Stars at the NHL deadline. Last night, Mikko Rantanen took part in his first game as a member of the Dallas Stars against the Edmonton Oilers.
Mikko Rantanen signed with the Dallas Stars after being traded from the Colorado Avalanche and briefly playing for the Carolina Hurricanes. He expressed his confidence in Dallas' team setup and his excitement about contributing to the Stars' playoff aspirations with his scoring and playmaking skills.
One day after the NHL Trade Deadline came and went, multiple reports surfaced, revealing that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner was asked to waive his no-movement clause in an effort to land now-Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen.
Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner declined a trade that included Mikko Rantanen at the NHL trade deadline and gave his reaction.
Veteran Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene posted a special message on Instagram welcoming Mikko Rantanen to the franchise. Rantanen joined the Stars on Friday, minutes before the trade deadline closed.
The Carolina Hurricanes had Mikko Rantanen for a short time, and now they're helping out fans that bought his jersey in that short time with a very generous free offer.