Fantasy Hockey Trade Deadline Day Recap: Part 2 | Mikko Rantanen, Scott Laughton, Charlie Coyle, Casey Mittelstadt and More

We're still going, folks! All day we monitored the trade deadline (part 1 story) and here is my part two recap of all of the trades that happened throughout the day right up until the 3 p.m. buzzer, that brought the end of trade eligibility to the NHL.

Grab another iced capp, and strap yourself back in. Let's dive into part two of my full list of all the deals that broke on trade deadline day.

The Stars and Hurricanes Trade

To the Dallas Stars: Mikko Rantanen

To the Carolina Hurricanes: Logan Stankoven, First-round pick (2026), First-round pick (2028), Third-round pick (2026), Third-round pick (2027)

Absolutely wild that Rantanen was moved again, for a second time in quick succession. Rantanen when moved to the Hurricanes would not commit to re-signing for any term and wanted time to adjust, however in this move to the Stars, he immediately signed for eight years and $96 million. This makes the Stars an absolute threat in the West.

While nobody is probably surprised by this move, it will by far be the biggest move of trade deadline day. Great move for the Stars in not only acquiring this franchise player, but getting him signed long term right after the deal was inked.

Rantanen has 27 goals, 43 assists, and 21 powerplay points as a forward in 62 games played. He also has 175 shots on goal, 38 hits, and 35 blocked shots.

Stankoven has nine goals, 20 assists, and six powerplay points as a forward in 59 games played. He also has 148 shots on goal, 42 hits, and 24 blocked shots.

While Stankoven is a decent depth forward, and this deal might look expensive at a glance where giving a middle six forward and two first-round picks, let's not forget this is a franchise player who they signed for the next eight years.

I think it's a great deal for both teams, but is kind of a slap in the face to the Hurricanes today because they have now dealt both Martin Necas and Rantanen and so far don't have a replacement for putting the puck in the net.

The Flyers and Maple Leafs Trade

To the Philadelphia Flyers: Nikita Grebenkin, conditional first-round pick (2027), retain 50% of Laughton's contract

To the Toronto Maple Leafs: Scott Laughton, fourth-round pick, sixth-round pick

The Maple Leafs have been on the hunt for a third line center all year, so it looks like they have finally filled this hole. With moving Ryan Reaves to waivers and sending $1.5M in cap space to the AHL, they may still make another move yet before deadline.

Laughton is a perfect fit for the Maple Leafs, as the Maple Leafs don't need another offensive weapon, but more someone who is defensive minded and can kill penalties and take defensive draws. Laughton brings this to the table, and still has another year on his contract.

Grebenkin was a character. “Forecheck, backcheck, paycheque!” The Russian is also very close with Matvei Michkov, which you would think was why the Flyers target this player. Head coach John Tortorella will have his hands full with this duo!

Laughton has 11 goals, 16 assists, and 21 penalty minutes as a forward in 60 games played. He also has 105 shots on goal, 129 hits, and 33 blocked shots.

Grebenkin has only seven games played and has no noteworthy stats. He may or may not have better luck breaking into the NHL with the Flyers, but you'd think since he is friends with the future of the organization they brought him over for a reason.

The Avalanche and Bruins Trade

To the Colorado Avalanche: Charlie Coyle, fifth-round pick (2026)

To the Boston Bruins: Casey Mittelstadt, William Zellers, second-round pick (2025)

Coyle is obviously the more physical of the two main pieces in this trade, and the Avalanche do need more sandpaper in their lineup. The Avs are full of offensive weapons, but need more gritty grinder type players and they are getting that in Coyle. How does Colorado keep getting better? There is an absolute arms race in the Western Conference today.

Mittelstadt is more of a playmaker which should hopefully help spark some offence from the struggling Bruins as well as help them down the middle where they don't have great depth.

Coyle has 15 goals, seven assists, and three powerplay points as a forward in 64 games played. He also has 92 shots on goal, 93 hits, and 49 blocked shots.

Zellers is a third-round draft pick in 2024. The forward has yet to crack the NHL, but is a highly-touted offensive prospect.

Mittelstadt has 11 goals, 23 assists, and 11 powerplay points as a forward in 63 games played. He also has 82 shots on goal, 24 hits, and 23 blocked shots.

The Red Wings and Blackhawks Trade

To the Detroit Red Wings: Petr Mrazek, Craig Smith

To the Chicago Blackhawks: Joe Veleno 

The Red Wings got some decent depth in the crease, and a bottom six forward. The Blackhawks got a hard-nosed former first-round pick in Valeno who can help insulate Connor Bedard. This is a decent return going both ways, and is more a hockey trade than anything. There really isn't any downfall or risk on either side here. I like this trade.

Mrazek has 10 wins in 33 starts, with an .890 save percentage and a 3.46 goals against average with no shutouts as a goaltender. While these aren't the greatest stats, keep in mind he was playing for the abysmal Blackhawks.

Smith has nine goals, seven assists, and two powerplay points as a forward in 40 games played. He also has 74 shots on goal, 30 hits, and 20 blocked shots.

Veleno has five goals, five assists, and 13 penalty minutes as a forward in 56 games played. He also has 50 shots on goal, 93 hits, and 32 blocked shots.