Cale Makar and the Avalanche took down former teammate Mikko Rantanen and the Stars on Monday. He spoke about the forward's return on Sunday.

"I told them I'll be flexible and I want to play here for a long time. Then a couple days later they traded me," Rantanen said Saturday.

Rantanen signed an eight-year, $96 million extension with Dallas following the trade, ensuring his long-term future with the team. Since joining the Stars, he has quickly made an impact, recording three points (two goals, one assist) while playing on the top line.