Dallas Stars acquire $13M defenseman from the San Jose Sharks in an intriguing trade proposal
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The Dallas Stars could look to San Jose for a defensive upgrade, with Mario Ferraro emerging as a realistic trade target in a bold proposal.
The Dallas Stars have reached the Western Conference Final three years in a row, but the window for this core won't stay open forever.
One area that continues to generate buzz is the right side of their defense, where Dallas lacks the same depth and stability they have on the left. That imbalance has fueled speculation that Jim Nill may need to make another aggressive move before the deadline.
Now, trade chatter has linked the Stars to San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro, a rugged right-shot blueliner who has quietly developed into one of the Sharks' most reliable players.
Ferraro is under contract on a cap-friendly deal and would give Dallas exactly what it's missing: a physical, minutes-eating defenseman who can play against top lines while still moving the puck effectively.
Why Mario Ferraro makes sense for the Dallas Stars
According to reports highlighted by Dallas News, the Stars are expected to explore right-side help after locking up Mikko Rantanen and Wyatt Johnston on long-term deals. Ferraro's contract fits that bill, giving the Stars a reliable top-four option without blowing up their cap situation.
At just 26, Ferraro is entering his prime and has been praised for his compete level and defensive awareness. The Sharks are in a rebuild, which makes him one of the more plausible names to move if the right offer comes along.
For Dallas, a deal like this would immediately push Ferraro into the conversation as a steady partner for Miro Heiskanen or Thomas Harley, taking pressure off depth defenders who were overextended in last year's playoffs.
One analyst put it bluntly:
«If the Stars want to finally get over the hump, they can't rely on patchwork defense. A player like Ferraro is exactly what they need.»
What a potential deal could look like
To land Ferraro, Dallas would likely need to part with a mid-level prospect or draft pick, but not one of their core pieces.
That price point makes him a more realistic addition compared to bigger names like Dougie Hamilton or Rasmus Andersson, whose contracts and costs are far higher.
Ferraro's steady style and leadership could quietly become one of the Stars' biggest assets if the team makes another deep playoff push.
I think this type of under-the-radar move is exactly what could separate Dallas from simply being a Final Four regular to finally raising the Cup.
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