The Dallas Stars are struggling in the Western Conference Finals against the Edmonton Oilers, having lost three consecutive games and been outscored 13-2, putting them on the brink of elimination. Mikko Rantanen, acquired for a significant cost, has underperformed with just two assists in four games, raising concerns about his value as a $100M player without support. The Stars’ physical play has also faltered, contrasting with Edmonton’s unexpectedly tough performance, and the future looks bleak as key players become unrestricted free agents and the team appears to be regressing from last year’s success.
