Hockey

Mikko Rantanen went back West — but with the Dallas Stars this time following a brief stint in Carolina. And Bruins captain Brad Marchand is leaving Boston after 16 seasons to join the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

Steve Staios made the first big splash. The blockbuster move by the Ottawa Senators general manager left his captain fighting back tears as a teammate and close friend walked out the door.

Brad Treliving watched his Atlantic Division counterparts make their moves. The Toronto Maple Leafs general manager then pulled his own trigger ahead of the NHL trade deadline — right before an old rival popped up in new surroundings.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers welcomed the arrival of Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand in a Friday trade that adds even more grit and experience to the roster of the defending Stanley Cup champions.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers added some blue line help and forward toughness before the NHL trade deadline, but general manager Stan Bowman admits the team's goaltending remains a popular subject for debate.

OTTAWA — With their moves at the trade deadline, the Ottawa Senators showed they are all in for breaking their seven-year playoff drought.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames' push for their first playoff appearance in three seasons will have to come without the benefit of reinforcements.

BROSSARD, Que. — Kent Hughes was ready for another yard sale. Then the Montreal Canadiens went on a run and changed his mind.

VANCOUVER — A tightly contested playoff picture left the Vancouver Canucks quiet as the NHL's trade deadline passed on Friday.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cam Fowler returned to play in Anaheim for the first time since the Ducks traded the longest-serving and highest-scoring defenseman in franchise history to the St. Louis Blues less than three months ago.