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 Hurricanes are gauging the market for the star winger, and while an in-division trade is unlikely, the Rangers make sense as a partner.
The Toronto Maple Leafs were active on trade deadline day on Friday (Mar. 7) making several moves to bolster their roster as they look to make a push for their first Stanley Cup since 1967.
As reported by TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, the Oilers made a huge push to trade for Rantanen. They were also reportedly willing to sign him to an extension bigger than the eight-year, $96 million deal he ended up inking with the Stars.
Meantime, Marchand’s departure in Boston, coupled with Charlie Coyle’s trade to Colorado, signaled the Bruins’ transition toward youth while mired in a 1-6-2 skid that has them in jeopardy off missing the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.