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

Unlike with his trade to Carolina, Rantanen was involved in the decision of him going to Dallas and signing an 8-year, $96 million contract.

Mikko Rantanen is preparing for a unique night as he returns to Colorado for the first time since being traded to the Dallas Stars by way of Carolina. Rantanen, who spent nearly a decade with the Avalanche before a surprising midseason trade to the Hurricanes that ended up with him moved once again to Dallas at the deadline,