New month, new squad—at least that’s the rollercoaster ride that Mikko Rantanen is on. For the second time this season, the star forward is packing his bags and heading to a new home. This time, it’s Dallas. The Hurricanes and the Stars shook hands on a blockbuster deal, sending Rantanen to Texas in exchange for Logan Stankoven and a haul of draft picks. And Dallas? Oh, they wasted no time locking him down, inking an eight-year, $96 million extension to keep him shining in Big D. Just a couple of months ago, Carolina had pulled off their own Rantanen heist, snagging him from Colorado in a wild three-team swap. But with no contract extension in sight, the Canes decided to cash in rather than watch him walk away for free.
And just like that, he’s off to chase playoff dreams in a fresh jersey—again. For the Stars, this is huge. They’ve already been flexing as one of the NHL’s best, but that elusive Stanley Cup? Still out of reach. Now, with Rantanen in the mix, their forward depth just got scary good. Meanwhile, Carolina gets Stankoven—a young talent with promise—along with two first-rounders and a couple of extra picks to help soften the blow. Oh, and to add a little cherry on top of this trade drama? The Hurricanes are already helping fans save some dollars after the Rantanen trade mishap. A little PR move to keep the fanbase from flipping tables? Smart.
The Carolina Pro Shop just came through with a clutch save for fans caught in the Mikko Rantanen trade chaos! On March 9, they hopped on X to drop some big news, making sure no one’s left rocking an outdated jersey. “Free nameplate replacement. If you purchased a Rantanen jersey from the Carolina Pro Shop in store or online, bring in your jersey and proof of purchase, and we’ll replace the nameplate with the name of your choice for free until August 31.”
Talk about turning a trade headache into a sweet deal! Whether you wanna swap it out for a current Cane or just get creative with it, Carolina’s making sure fans aren’t left feeling salty over their Rantanen merch.
Free nameplate replacement
If you purchased a Rantanen jersey from the Carolina Pro Shop in store or online, bring in your jersey and proof of purchase, and we’ll replace the nameplate with the name of your choice for free until August 31.
— Carolina Pro Shop (@CarolinaProShop) March 9, 2025
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