Mikko Rantanen is heading back to the Western Conference. The Dallas Stars paid a big price in money and assets to get the prolific playoff performer before the NHL’s trade deadline.

The NHL trade deadline is just a few hours away, and Stanley Cup contenders are starting to load up for deep postseason runs. The Dallas Stars, already one of the favorites to win it all, just swung a massive deal to acquire Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes.