Unlike with his trade to Carolina, Rantanen was involved in the decision of him going to Dallas and signing an 8-year, $96 million contract.
Rantanen is tied for 10th in the NHL in points this season (70) and is fourth over the past five seasons (437 in 351 games).
The Avalanche likely won't be in the Brad Marchand running after making big deals at the NHL trade deadline and a high Bruins price.
The Avalanche and Islanders receive their grades after completing the Brock Nelson trade late on Thursday night.
In the early hours of deadline day, Elliotte Friedman writes about the status of a Mikko Rantanen trade to Dallas, and what to watch out for on the last day of trading.