Mikko Rantanen, who was traded from Colorado to the Carolina Hurricanes before the deadline, performed well but felt a sign-and-trade would benefit Ca

Former Carolina Hurricanes right wing Mikko Rantanen is enjoying his time with the Dallas Stars after being traded.

Mikko Rantanen is clearing the air.The new Stars forward emphasized Wednesday that he didn't close the book on his brief chapter with the Carolina Hurricanes lightly, adding that he simply viewed Dallas as a stronger match.

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.

Dallas took a swing for the fences ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, adding one of the NHL’s top scorers to its arsenal

Mikko Rantanen’s fleeting tenure with the Hurricanes is officially over. The Stars acquired the 28-year-old forward ahead of Friday afternoon’s trade deadline in a blockbuster, according to multiple reports.

Following the trade and extension, the Stars sent their first message to the star winger. "Welcome to our Finnish Mafia, Mikko Rantanen," Dallas wrote. Rantanen becomes the fifth Finnish player on the Stars' roster. The four others include Mikael Grandlund, Roope Hintz, Miro Heiskanen and Esa Lindell.

Newly acquired Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen said Wednesday he's pleased with where he landed while denying his former coach's claim that he gave Carolina a list of teams he preferred in a trade,

Just when you thought the saga between Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen and the Carolina Hurricanes was over, it sucks you right back in. The latest shot came from Canes head coach Rod Brind’Amour.