NHL trade deadline is on the horizon, and speculation continues to abound regarding the future of star forward Mikko Rantanen with the Carolina Hurricanes. Having already been traded to Carolina from the Colorado Avalanche last month,

Benn scored a goal in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers. Benn got the Stars within two goals, scoring just 11 seconds after Mikko Rantanen netted his first goal as a Star in his team debut. Benn has three goals and six helpers over 12 contests since the start of February as he continues to make an impact from the third line.

Rantanen is tied for 10th in the NHL in points this season (70) and is fourth over the past five seasons (437 in 351 games).

The Hurricanes have a deal in place to trade Mikko Rantanen to the Stars that is contingent on the winger signing an extension in Dallas, sources told ESPN.

Jim Nill moved the Stars to the top of the contenders’ list at Friday’s trade deadline by acquiring big-time scorer Mikko Rantanen from Carolina.

The Dallas Stars shocked hockey fans with their blockbuster trade for Carolina forward Mikko Rantanen on Friday. The deal has made it clear that the team is serious about its title aspirations in the coming months. Here’s what you need to know about Rantanen and the trade.

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

Rantanen scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

Mikko Rantanen has found a familiar home in Dallas, thanks to the Stars’ strong Finnish presence. The veteran forward, acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Carolina Hurricanes, is joining a team that already boasts several of his countrymen—a connection Stars forward Matt Duchene has dubbed the ‘Finnish Mafia.

The Stars have reportedly reached an agreement with the Hurricanes to acquire Mikko Rantanen before the NHL Trade Deadline.