After the way Mikko Rantanen played Thursday night, the Hurricanes really had no choice but to cut their losses and hope his departure is addition by subtraction.

Mikko Rantanen exposed the Carolina Hurricanes in a Finnish interview after being traded to the Dallas Stars at the NHL deadline. Last night, Mikko Rantanen took part in his first game as a member of the Dallas Stars against the Edmonton Oilers.

The NHL world couldn't take their attention off Mikko Rantanen during the trade deadline as the Carolina Hurricanes star was dealt to the Dallas Stars in a deal that took longer than anticipated, and ended with an eight-year contract extension in place.