The injury-plagued Stars are loading up with reinforcements, acquiring forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the Sharks in exchange for a 2025 first-round draft choice and 2025 fourth-round selection.

Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci were traded to the Dallas Stars by the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. In return for the forward and defenseman, the Sharks acquired a first-round pick and a conditional third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

NHL: Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci were two of the San Jose Sharks’ more high profile pending unrestricted free agents

The Dallas Stars have acquired center Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks in the latest in a flurry of trades around the NHL.

Granlund has recorded 45 points in 52 regular-season contests with San Jose during the 2024-25 campaign, while Ceci ranks first on the club in TOI, second in points and second in assists among Sharks

Mikael Granlund is one of the Sharks' most important players. He's also their best trade piece. How should Mike Grier handle this dilemma?

The Dallas Stars acquired Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for draft picks after placing two players on LTIR.

While the Sharks are losing arguably their two most prominent pending UFAs, the first-round selection adds a legitimate future asset.