NHL trade deadline winners & losers: Stars make splash by adding Mikko Rantanen, Avalanche remain aggressive

The NHL trade deadline saw major moves as the Boston Bruins traded Brad Marchand and Brandon Carlo, while the Dallas Stars acquired Mikko Rantanen. The Stars became winners by adding Rantanen to their already strong forward group, making them a Stanley Cup contender. The Colorado Avalanche also made significant improvements by acquiring Brock Nelson and Charlie Coyle to strengthen their center depth, positioning them as contenders as well. Conversely, the Buffalo Sabres made moves to shake up their roster but remain out of playoff contention.

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