Red Wings Lose Out On Tyler Myers As Veteran Defenseman Returns Home To Dallas

The Detroit Red Wings came up short in their pursuit of Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers, who ultimately chose to return home to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a 2027 second round pick and a 2029 fourth round pick.

Myers, who holds a no-move clause, reportedly took time to weigh his options after Detroit submitted an offer earlier in the week that included a second-round pick.

A 36-year-old Houston native, Myers has spent all 17 NHL seasons away from Texas and reportedly favored the chance to finish his career closer to home. A consistent 20- to 30-point contributor throughout his career, Myers has struggled this season with a minus-25 rating amid Vancouver’s team-wide difficulties. However, he has been a proven, steady defender in recent years, posting a combined plus-18 rating over the previous two campaigns.

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For Detroit, missing out on Myers is a setback in their efforts to depth on the blue line. The Red Wings will now continue exploring the trade market to strengthen their defensive corps as Myers becomes the latest high-profile name off the board.

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