Dallas Stars Scramble for Trade Deadline Reinforcements
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It's March 2nd for the Dallas Stars. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The NHL trade deadline hits Friday afternoon, and the Dallas Stars now have plenty of cap space to make moves despite Tyler Seguin being out for the...season. They are pushing for another Stanley Cup playoff run and need defensive help plus some scoring punch. Unfortunately, the Edmonton Oilers jumped ahead and grabbed defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks for a second round pick with Chicago, keeping 50% of his salary. That Murphy deal stung for Dallas as it would have added solid depth on the blue line without breaking the bank.
What challenges is the Dallas Stars facing with Tyler Seguin's injury?
Trades within the division are rare, but GM Jim Neal could have pulled it off easily. Now the Oilers have him instead, leaving the Stars to hunt elsewhere as the deadline nears. Fans and analysts see the Seguin injury as a big setback, forcing Dallas to rethink their attack. In their last game against the Nashville Predators on Saturday, young star Wyatt Johnston was the only goal scorer in regulation and Nathan Bastien had to tie it late. The lineup clearly misses that top-end scoring, putting pressure on Neal to act fast. Dallas is still targeting a defenseman and a winger on an expiring deal to fill the gaps. A blockbuster like last year seems unlikely unless a team like Carolina offers something huge for a player on Mikko Rantanen's level.
They might even call San Jose about forward Sherwood to boost the offense. Expect Neal to get something done with all that cap room available. Plenty of deals are still out there, so the Stars should land reinforcements before Friday. Keep an eye on the deadline action. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.
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