The blockbuster trade at the 2025 NHL trade deadline has sent shockwaves through the NHL, and fantasy hockey managers are still scrambling to adjust their draft boards for the 2025-26 season. Mikko Rantanen, a perennial offensive force, is now a member of the Dallas Stars.
After a solid, yet by his standards, somewhat modest 88-point campaign last season (32 goals, 56 assists), the move to Dallas sets the stage for a potential career year. The burning question on every fantasy owner’s mind is: what can we expect from Rantanen in Big D? Forget what you thought you knew; the Finnish superstar is poised for an offensive explosion, and we’ve got the inside track on his projected point totals for the 2025-26 season.
Breaking Down Rantanen’s Projected 105-Point Season with the Stars
Let’s cut right to the chase. I’m projecting a massive season for Mikko Rantanen in his first full season with the Dallas Stars. Get ready to pencil in 50 goals and 55 assists for a whopping 105 points. This would put him firmly back in the elite tier of NHL point producers and represents a significant uptick from his performance last year.
So, what’s behind this optimistic projection? It all starts with the sheer offensive talent he’ll be surrounded by in Dallas. Imagine a power play unit featuring Rantanen’s lethal shot alongside the playmaking prowess of Matt Duchene and the youthful dynamism of Roope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston. With the quarterbacking skills of Thomas Harley on the blue line, this power play has the potential to be the best in the league.
Rantanen will be the primary triggerman, and a significant portion of his goals will come with the man advantage. The Stars’ power play was already dangerous, but adding a weapon of Rantanen’s caliber makes it downright terrifying for opposing penalty killers.
The ripple effect: How Rantanen’s presence elevates the entire Dallas offense
Beyond the power play, Rantanen’s integration into the Stars’ top-six forward group at even strength will be seamless and incredibly effective. Whether he’s lining up alongside the speedy Roope Hintz or the versatile Wyatt Johnston, Rantanen’s size, skill, and hockey IQ will create more space for his linemates.
He’s not just a goal scorer; his underrated passing ability will lead to a plethora of assists. While his assist total may see a slight dip from last season, his goal-scoring is poised for a significant jump, more than compensating for any potential decrease in helpers. The move to Dallas provides Rantanen with a fresh start and a new set of elite offensive partners, creating the perfect storm for a return to his point-per-game-plus form.
Fantasy owners who may have been scared off by his “down year” last season are about to be sorely mistaken. Draft Rantanen with confidence, and reap the rewards of what promises to be a spectacular 2025-26 campaign.
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