Mikko Rantanen will play in Colorado for the first time as a member of the opposition on Sunday, and the new Dallas Stars forward admitted it’s going to be an emotional night.
Especially considering he never wanted to be in anything other than an Avalanche uniform.
Rantanen was traded twice this season, including the shocking move that saw the Avalanche ship out their long-time star to the Carolina Hurricanes after contract extension talks failed. His trade saga concluded with a move to the Stars ahead of the trade deadline, which also included am eight-year, $96-million contract extension.
Ahead of Sunday’s matchup against his old team, Rantanen spoke to the Denver media about the split.
“First thing I want to say is…