Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill has shaken up the team's roster in a surprise trade that sends restricted free agent Mavrik Bourque and veteran defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to the Nashville Predators. In exchange, the Stars will receive a pair of draft picks, including a 2027 second-round selection and a 2028 third-round pick. The move marks a significant departure from the Stars' defense corps and raises questions about the team's strategy ahead of the upcoming NHL season. As the Stars look to rebuild and compete in the competitive Central Division, this trade could be a crucial step in their efforts to bolster their roster and make a deep playoff run.

The Stars have traded restricted free agent Mavrik Bourque and veteran Ilya Lyubushkin to Nashville for a 2027 second-round and 2028 third-round pick.