Dallas acquired forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci through a trade with the San Jose Sharks, the team announced Saturday morning. To acquire both players, the Stars are sending two draft picks (a 2025 first-rounder and a conditional third-round pick) to San Jose.

Dallas sent a 2025 first-round pick and a conditional third-round pick to San Jose for Granlund and Ceci just over a week before the league takes a break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

The Dallas Stars entered the season with Stanley Cup aspirations, and as their 33-17-1 record would suggest, they're among the best teams in the NHL. With that