Mikko Rantanen, a top NHL forward, has signed an eight-year, $96 million deal with the Dallas Stars. Despite the Edmonton Oilers' strong interest and a potentially higher offer, trade assets fell short.

After the 5-4 defeat against the Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen issued a strong statement to the locker room.

Trade deadline acquisition Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist in his debut for Dallas, which had its four-game winning streak stopped. Wyatt Johnston, Jamie Benn and Matt Dumba also scored for the Stars. Jake Oettinger stopped 22 shots.

The Maple Leafs made it clear that they want to sign Marner to a contract extension but gave him the option to go to Carolina if he wanted as he holds a full no-movement clause. Marner said that he wanted to remain in Toronto for the rest of the year and then decide on his future in the offseason.

EDMONTON -- Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist in his Dallas Stars debut, but the Edmonton Oilers hung on for a 5-4 win at Rogers Place on Saturday. The forward was traded to Dallas by the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, and then signed an eight-year, $96 million contract.

Jake Walman lived up to the hype and more in his Edmonton Oilers debut this weekend, but we still haven't seen his iconic celebration.