Stars Acquire Tyler Myers from Canucks in Trade Deadline Deal
The Dallas Stars have acquired veteran defenseman Tyler Myers from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2029 fourth-round pick. The trade was announced on March 4, 2026, as teams prepare for the upcoming NHL trade deadline.
Trade Details
Vancouver will retain 50 percent of Myers’ contract, making his cap hit $1.5 million for the remainder of his current contract and the 2026-27 season. Dallas Stars Communications initially reported the acquisition.
Myers’ Career and Impact
The 36-year-old Myers has recorded eight points (one goal and seven assists) in 57 games with the Canucks during the 2025-26 season, ranking fourth on the team in time on ice per game (20:13) and third in shorthanded time on ice per game (2:45). He is a 17-year NHL veteran with 1,123 regular-season games played for the Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, and Vancouver Canucks, amassing 403 points (100 goals and 303 assists).
Among active defensemen, Myers ranks seventh in games played (1,123) and is tied for 27th in points (403). He has also appeared in 61 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo, Winnipeg, and Vancouver, registering 16 points (7 goals and 9 assists).
Canucks’ Perspective
The Canucks are in a rebuilding phase and have been focused on acquiring future assets. The Athletic reports that the return of a second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2029 is a solid return for the veteran defenseman. Vancouver now owns seven picks in the first two rounds of the 2026 and 2027 NHL Drafts.
Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin expressed gratitude for Myers’ contributions to the organization, both on and off the ice. Daily Hive reported Allvin’s statement thanking Myers for his leadership and community involvement.
Stars’ Perspective
Stars General Manager Jim Nill believes Myers will immediately add to their defensive group, providing flexibility on the blueline. Myers, originally drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 2008, is a native of Houston, Texas, and will turn into the first player in Stars franchise history born in the state of Texas to play a regular-season game for the team.
Contract Details and No-Trade Clause
Myers has one season remaining on his contract after the current one, with a $3 million cap hit. He waived his full no-movement clause to facilitate the trade to Dallas. However, that clause converts to a 12-team modified no-trade clause for the 2026-27 season.