After a challenging season marked by trades from Colorado to Carolina and then to Dallas, Mikko Rantanen struggled initially. He faced skepticism regarding his performance and ability to replicate his past success without his former teammates. However, he ultimately signed an eight-year extension with Dallas, aiming to solidify his place in the team. Despite starting the postseason slowly, attention shifted to his potential as he navigated a tumultuous year, raising questions about his worth and performance against his past accolades and expectations.
"I think this year has been such a whirlwind for him that it took him some time to get comfortable with us," Dallas defenseman Brendan Smith said.
"When you think about his journey this year, he's been through a lot," Dallas coach Pete DeBoer said. "There's been a lot written about him. There's been a lot said about him. There's been a lot of doubters out there, based on the situ...
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