Streaking Stars get D Tyler Myers from Canucks for picks

dallas stars Massive boost to their backend, acquiring experienced defenseman tyler myers From vancouver The teams were announced on Wednesday.

The Canucks receive a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft and a fourth-round pick in 2029, while also retaining half of Myers’ remaining contract to reduce his cap hit for this season and the next $1.5 million.

Myers, 36, has one goal and eight points in 57 games for the struggling Canucks this season. He was held out of action earlier this week for roster management in anticipation of a possible upcoming trade. Myers – in the second season of a three-year deal with an average annual value of $3 million – had a full no-movement clause in his contract, transferring him to the 12-team no-trade list the following season.

The 6-foot-8 defender will bring physicality and at-home presence to a Stars blue line that is in need of an upgrade on the right side. He plans to step into a third-pair role for more offensive-minded skaters like Dallas miro heiskanen And thomas harley. The Stars are in second place in the Western Conference and are continuing a 10-game winning streak.

Vancouver comes away from the deal with some significant draft capital that will help the retooling team decide its next direction. The Canucks have been near the bottom of the league all season and expect that to continue in the coming days.

The NHL trade deadline is Friday at 3 p.m. ET.