Added forward, defenseman ahead of Deadline; 1947 deal for Max Bentley helped Maple Leafs become NHL's 1st dynasty

Deadline, the Stars acquired forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks for Dallas’ first-round pick and a conditional third-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. By acting quickly,

After a whirlwind of a past few months that included two trades, the veteran defenseman is excited to settle into a new role with a Cup-contending team

Ceci logged an assist, three blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Blues. Ceci helped out on a Matt Duchene tally in the first period. This was Ceci's third assist over nine contests since he was traded from the Sharks.

Ceci notched an assist in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Islanders. Ceci has two helpers over six games since he was dealt from the Sharks to the Stars. The 31-year-old has settled right into a top-four role,

The San Jose Sharks already made a massive trade earlier in the season when they moved Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci to the Dallas Stars. As many expected, the Sharks are sellers ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.

Added forward, defenseman ahead of Deadline; 1947 deal for Max Bentley helped Maple Leafs become NHL's 1st dynasty

In the meantime, the Stars (39-19-2) will continue to go with what they have and have added. They are 6-2-1 since acquiring Granlund and Ceci and find themselves in second place in both the Central Division and Western Conference, eight points back of the Winnipeg Jets.

Struggling through another awful season, the Sharks could be on the verge of shedding several additional players.

The Dallas Stars made an early trade ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, acquiring Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks. This proactive move addressed their injury-depleted lineup and strengthened their roster.

After a whirlwind of a past few months that included two trades, the veteran defenseman is excited to settle into a new role with a Cup-contending team

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