Sat Feb 01 17:20:00 UTC 2025: **Dallas Stars Acquire Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci in Potential Three-Team Trade**
**FRISCO, TX – February 1, 2025** – The Dallas Stars are reportedly close to acquiring center Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks in a potential multi-team trade, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta, and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman all confirmed that discussions between the teams have intensified, suggesting a deal could be imminent.
The Stars have been seeking a center since Tyler Seguin underwent hip surgery two months ago, sidelining him for the remainder of the season. Granlund, a 32-year-old veteran, is having a strong season in San Jose, with 15 goals and 30 assists in 52 games. He’s expected to fill a crucial role in Dallas’s bottom six, providing secondary power-play and penalty-kill minutes. His current contract expires at the end of the season.
Ceci, 31, adds depth to Dallas’s depleted defensive corps. He’s logged significant minutes for the Sharks this season and brings over 800 games of NHL experience to the Stars. His presence could be particularly valuable with Miro Heiskanen sidelined and Nils Lundkvist out for the season. Like Granlund, Ceci’s contract also expires this season.
The deal could involve a third team to help manage the salary cap implications. Both Granlund ($5 million AAV) and Ceci ($3.25 million AAV) are in the final year of their contracts, and the Sharks have already used their available salary retention slots. The Stars are reportedly utilizing their Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR) pool to facilitate the acquisition. The exact details of the trade remain undisclosed, but the Stars are likely to absorb a significant portion of both players’ salaries.
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