All eyes are on Carolina Hurricanes forward Mikko Rantanen as the trade deadline closes in, as the goal scorer returns to the trade market six weeks after a blo

The Edmonton Oilers narrowly secured a 5-4 win against the Dallas Stars despite an initial 5-1 lead. The game saw a debut performance from Mikko Ranta

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.

This year's NHL trade deadline proved a captivating watch, with the league's ecosystem pockmarked by a number of eye-catching trades. Ryan Lindgren swapped New York blue for the Denver altitude, while the Panthers beefed up their blue line by acquiring Seth Jones from the Blackhawks.

The Dallas Stars are going all in for a Stanley Cup championship this season. The Edmonton Oilers are one of the teams that still stands in their way.

Trade deadline acquisition Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist in his debut for Dallas, which had its four-game winning streak stopped. Wyatt Johnston, Jamie Benn and Matt Dumba also scored for the Stars. Jake Oettinger stopped 22 shots.

After weeks of buildup, the NHL trade deadline did not disappoint on Friday. There were multiple stunning moves right at the buzzer, including the Boston Bruins moving two of their bigger names in Brad Marchand and Brandon Carlo.

Mikko Rantanen was intrigued by a move to the Edmonton Oilers before the Carolina Hurricanes shipped him to the Dallas Stars on Friday, sources told TSN's Ryan Rishaug.The Oilers and the star forward made progress on an extension that was richer than the eight-year,