Dallas Stars Trade for Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci from San Jose Sharks

The Stars bolster their injury-hit roster by acquiring two pending free agents in exchange for draft picks.

The Dallas Stars acquired forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick and a conditional 2025 third-round pick.
The conditional third-round pick will become a fourth-round pick if Dallas does not advance to the Stanley Cup Final.
Granlund, a versatile forward with 15 goals and 45 points in 52 games this season, is expected to strengthen Dallas' offense, especially in the absence of injured players like Tyler Seguin.
Ceci, a veteran right-shot defenseman, will provide depth to a Dallas blue line currently missing key players such as Miro Heiskanen and Nils Lundqvist due to injuries.
The Sharks, in rebuilding mode, capitalized on the weak rental market to secure strong value for two pending unrestricted free agents, earning praise for the deal.