Dallas Stars Acquire Tyler Myers, Canucks Gain Draft Picks

0:00The latest scores, headlines and storylines, right here on NHL News today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Dallas Stars just acquired defenseman Tyler Myers from the Vancouver Connux. In the deal, the Stars get Myers with 50% salary retention, while the Connux pick up a 2027 second round draft pick and a 2029 fourth round pick. This move fills a long standing need for the stars on the right side of their blue line. They've tried similar additions before, like Cody Ceci last season, along with Matt Dumba and Ilya Lewishkin, but those didn't pan out. Myers brings size at 6 foot 8 and 229 pounds, plus strong play on defensive zone retrievals, which could help in the playoffs. Still, he struggles defending the rush and moving the puck, raising questions about his fit next to players like Thomas Harley. For the Stars, it's a low-risk bet with Myers cap hit down to $1.5 million for the next season and a half. Analysts give them a C-plus grade,

1:03seeing some upside but not a perfect match. Meanwhile, the Connux earn a B-plus for smartly stocking draft picks as they kick off a rebuild toward the 2026 NHL draft with more. Trays likely soon. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. Also L-I-SoliPillow.com