Mikko Rantanen, after a standout 11-season career, faced his first NHL suspension for physical misconduct this season, notably following a controversial hit on Alex Romanov that led to a serious injury. His tumultuous year included being traded twice, first from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes and then to the Dallas Stars, culminating in an eight-year, $96 million contract amid debates about his status as a franchise player.
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