Dallas Stars Acquire Controversial Defenseman Tyler Myers

Trade with Canucks raises questions about Stars' playoff readiness against Wild

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Dallas Stars have acquired defenseman Tyler Myers from the Vancouver Canucks, hoping to bolster their blue line ahead of a potential first-round playoff matchup against the Minnesota Wild. However, the move has been met with skepticism, as Myers is known for his erratic play and tendency to take bad penalties.

Why it matters

The Stars are currently chasing the Colorado Avalanche for the Central Division lead and are likely to face the Wild in the first round of the playoffs. Adding Myers could be a risky move, as his defensive liabilities may play into the strengths of the Wild's potent offense led by Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy.

The details

The Stars gave up a second and fourth-round pick to acquire Myers, who will have 50% of his salary retained by the Canucks. Myers, a 6-foot-8 defenseman, has a reputation for creating "chaos" on the ice, both accidentally and on purpose. Over the past four seasons, he has been one of the worst defensemen in the league in terms of Standings Points Above Replacement, and his minus-83 penalty differential is the worst of any NHLer during that span.

  • The trade was completed on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Tyler Myers

A 6-foot-8, 229-pound defenseman who has earned the nickname "Chaos Giraffe" for his erratic play and tendency to take bad penalties.

Kirill Kaprizov

The star forward of the Minnesota Wild, who has dominated the Canucks and Tyler Myers in recent seasons, scoring 9 goals and 19 points in 13 games against Vancouver.

Matt Boldy

The rising star forward for the Minnesota Wild, who has combined with Kaprizov to score 70 goals this season.

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What’s next

The Stars will need to determine how to best utilize Myers in their lineup, as his defensive liabilities may be exposed against the Wild's high-powered offense. The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

The Stars' acquisition of Tyler Myers is a risky move that could backfire against the Minnesota Wild in the playoffs. Myers' defensive shortcomings and tendency to take bad penalties may play right into the Wild's strengths, making the Stars' path to the second round more difficult.