Rantanen seems to be fitting in with his new team in Dallas, tallying three points in his first two games. "Dallas was a better fit on the ice," Rantanen said. "Better for me in the style of play, similar to Colorado."

New Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen denied the notion that he had a list of four teams that he would extend with.

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