The Chicago Blackhawks have officially traded starting goaltender Petr Mrazek to the Detroit Red Wings, taking yet another goalie option off the board for the Edmonton Oilers.
As reported by TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, the Oilers made a huge push to trade for Rantanen. They were also reportedly willing to sign him to an extension bigger than the eight-year, $96 million deal he ended up inking with the Stars.
The Edmonton Oilers have already made one trade for Trent Frederic, and it seems like they're looking to make another.
With the Chicago Blackhawks being sellers again in 2025, here are 10 thoughts of what could be on the horizon.
The Anaheim Ducks visit the Edmonton Oilers after Leo Carlsson scored two goals in the Ducks' 6-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Edmonton Oilers could be in play for a trade for an intriguing goalie ahead of this coming Friday's deadline.
Rantanen registered his first point with Dallas -- an assist -- on the power play at 5:48 of the first period to give the Stars a 1-0 lead. He sent a pass from the right face-off circle to Jason Robertson in front, who tipped it on net and Wyatt Johnston scored on the rebound.
The Stars may not just be looking at the rental. One pending UFA they’ve shown interest in is center Brock Nelson. They’ve been reportedly linked to defensemen Seth Jones and Erik Karlsson, but those would be complicated trades to make, though not impossible.
The Vegas Golden Knights enter Thursday night's game against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks with a two-point lead over the Edmonton Oilers in the Pacific Division standings.
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Mikko Rantanen is heading back to the Western Conference. The Dallas Stars paid a big price in money and assets to get the prolific playoff performer before the NHL’s trade deadline.
The Nashville Predators host the Chicago Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday. Follow for live updates.
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