The red-hot Dallas Stars are adding a big defenseman, Tyler Myers, in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks, according to multiple reports.
The Dallas Stars acquired defenseman Tyler Myers from the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday
The Canucks received a 2027 second-round pick and a 2029 fourth-round pick in exchange for Myers.
Furthermore, Vancouver has retained 50 percent of the blueliner's $3-million annual salary, now counting for $1.5 million against the Stars' cap. Myers has another year after this season left on his contract, and the Canucks now have only one retention spot remaining, according to puckpedia.com.
The veteran waived his no-movement clause to join the Stars in Texas. He was born in Houston.
"Tyler is a veteran defenseman that will immediately add to our group," Stars GM Jim Nill said. "His ability to play on the right side will give us an added element of flexibility on the blueline. We would like to welcome Tyler and his family to Dallas."
This deal comes after the Detroit Red Wings reportedly had an offer on the table for Myers and the Canucks. But with the clause in Myers' contract, it's clear that Dallas was his preferred landing spot.
The 36-year-old has made 57 appearances for the Canucks this season, recording one goal and eight points. He also has accumulated a minus-25 rating, which is the second-lowest on the team, and has averaged 20:13 of ice time, the third-most on the Canucks.
Myers brings 1,123 games of NHL experience to Dallas, as well as 61 playoff appearances. In his last playoff campaign in 2023-24, the 6-foot-8 D-man played 12 games and put up one assist while averaging 19:30 of ice time and earning a plus-one rating.
The Stars now have just one first-rounder and one second-rounder for the next three drafts. Also, GM Jim Nill has $14.9 million in projected salary cap space next season. That still leaves room for Nill to work on an extension for superstar left winger Jason Robertson, who is a pending RFA.
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