Why Jim Nill & the Dallas Stars traded for Mikko Rantanen

March 7, 2025

Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen -- Jim Nill

Mar 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) looks on during the warmups before the game against the Boston Bruins at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill used the word "exciting" about 10 times during his post NHL trade deadline press conference earlier today.
And why wouldn't he be excited?
He and his hockey operations stuff just pulled off a trade that brought ...