The Vancouver Canucks have traded defenceman Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft, while retaining 50 percent of his salary. The 36-year-old veteran, who has played 488 games for Vancouver since signing in 2019, brings leadership and right-shot defence to a Stars team on a 10-game winning streak. Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin described the move as part of the team's rebuilding efforts.
The trade was announced on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, providing Vancouver with additional draft capital as they sit last in the NHL standings with an 18-35-7 record. Myers, in the second year of a three-year, $9 million contract signed on June 27, 2024, recorded eight points (one goal, seven assists) in 57 games this season, averaging 20:13 of ice time. He had a no-move clause, but signed off on the deal, which Allvin noted came together that morning while he was driving across the Burrard Street Bridge.
Allvin expressed gratitude for Myers' contributions, stating, “We would like to thank Tyler for all that he has done for the Canucks organization both on and off the ice. Not only was he a leader in our locker room, but he also did a lot of great work in the community.” Stars general manager Jim Nill added, “Tyler is a veteran defenseman that will immediately add to our group. His ability to play on the right side will give us an added element of flexibility on the blue line.”
Over his seven seasons with Vancouver, Myers amassed 138 points (26 goals, 112 assists) and 423 penalty minutes in 488 regular-season games, plus one assist in 22 playoff appearances. Across his 17-year NHL career with the Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, and Canucks, he has 403 points in 1,123 games and won the Calder Trophy as the top rookie in 2009-10.
Canucks coach Adam Foote praised Myers as “a great leader, great human,” noting, “Going to miss being around a guy like that, a true professional every day.” The move bolsters Vancouver's draft assets to nine selections in 2027 and eight in 2029, aligning with their focus on youth and development amid a six-game losing streak. Dallas, second in the Central Division at 38-14-9, gains depth for their push. The NHL trade deadline is Friday at noon PT.
