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Rantanen, other trade deadline additions are having big impacts on NHL playoffs

The Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes made major trade deadline moves ahead of the March 7, 2025 NHL deadline, significantly impacting the playoffs.
The Hurricanes completed a blockbuster trade sending Mikko Rantanen to Dallas well in advance of the trade deadline, receiving players and multiple draft picks in return.
Rantanen, a 28-year-old Finnish forward, has excelled with Dallas by scoring consecutive hat tricks, including a Game 7 performance that eliminated the Colorado Avalanche.
Stars coach Peter DeBoer praised Rantanen's smooth transition, while captain Jordan Staal and others credited deadline additions like Cody Ceci and Mikael Granlund for strong team contributions.
These trades have helped both teams become co-favorites for the Stanley Cup, with many second-round playoff teams benefiting from strategic deadline acquisitions.

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The Billings Gazette

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Mikko Rantanen is showing exactly why Dallas was willing to pay such a hefty price to put him the roster.

Mikko Rantanen is showing exactly why Dallas was willing to pay such a hefty price to put him the roster. One of the players the Stars traded for Rantanen is also making a positive impact for his new team.

12 hours ago·Billings, United States

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9NEWS Denver

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Rantanen, other trade deadline additions are having big impacts on NHL playoffs

Former Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen has shown why the Dallas Stars were willing to pay a hefty price to acquire him.

20 hours ago·Denver, United States

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Ottumwa Courier

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Mikko Rantanen and other trade deadline additions are having big impacts on the NHL playoffs

Mikko Rantanen has shown exactly why Dallas was willing to pay a hefty price to acquire him. Logan Stankoven has fit in perfectly going from the Stars to Carolina, with Taylor Hall and Mark Jankowski also playing well. From Brandon…

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The Hockey News

Mikko Rantanen's Historic Scoring Tear Overshadows Returns For Stars' Robertson, Jets' Scheifele

Mikko Rantanen picked up right where he left off after the first round when the Dallas Stars took on the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.

1 day ago·Calgary, Canada

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Sportsnet

Stars teammates in awe of Rantanen, who’s had hand in 12 straight goals

Stars’ Pete DeBoer, Jason Robertson and Sam Steele in absolute awe of teammate Mikko Rantanen’s recent run, with two straight hat tricks, and having a hand in 12 straight Stars goals.

1 day ago·Canada

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Full Press Hockey

Mikko Rantanen Coming Up Clutch in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Dallas Stars had been to back to back Western Conference Finals in 2023 and 2024, but could not get over the hump. Stars General Jim Nill knew he needed a game-breaker to get this group even further. That is why he had no hesitation in acquiring Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes at this year’s trade deadline. The Stars acquired Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Logan Stankoven and two first-round picks—two of wh…

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