A new report suggests that Mikko Rantanen did all he could to stay with the Avalanche prior to his shocking trade.

Former Carolina Hurricanes right wing Mikko Rantanen is enjoying his time with the Dallas Stars after being traded.

Newly acquired Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen said Wednesday he's pleased with where he landed while denying his former coach's claim that he gave Carolina a list of teams he preferred in a trade,

"I saw some things were said that I had a list of teams ready when I went [to Carolina], but that's false," Rantanen said Wednesday. "Obviously, it was a big shock to leave Colorado, but I went [to Carolina] with an open mind and tried my best on the ice.

Stars right wing Mikko Rantenen, acquired from the Hurricanes, says it will be weird to return to Avalanche as a visitor.