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

But it was coach Pete DeBoer who stole the show. While it’s customary for professional coaches to be completely myopic and locked in on their sport, DeBoer demonstrated a certain breadth of local awareness when he was asked to describe what Rantanen means for Dallas.

Mikko Rantanen, who was traded from Colorado to the Carolina Hurricanes before the deadline, performed well but felt a sign-and-trade would benefit Carolina more. Now with the Dallas Stars, he is excited for his future,

Unlike with his trade to Carolina, Rantanen was involved in the decision of him going to Dallas and signing an 8-year, $96 million contract.

The TV home of the Dallas Stars, Victory+, announced on Tuesday that the streaming service achieved a new viewership record during the March 8 matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. More than 165,000 digital-only viewers tuned in to watch the Stars take on the Oilers in what was the debut of newly-acquired blockbuster trade asset, Mikko Rantanen.

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

The Stars have reportedly reached an agreement with the Hurricanes to acquire Mikko Rantanen before the NHL Trade Deadline.

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.’

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.