Dallas Stars acquire $63M defenseman from the New Jersey Devils in an intriguing trade proposal
The Dallas Stars could be setting up one of the most talked-about moves of the offseason.
Reports suggest the team is exploring a trade for Dougie Hamilton, the $63 million defenseman currently with the New Jersey Devils.
This idea comes as the Stars continue to search for a high-end right-shot defenseman to complement their left-heavy blue line led by Miro Heiskanen, Thomas Harley, and Esa Lindell.
According to Bleacher Report, Hamilton's combination of size, offensive touch, and shutdown ability makes him a top candidate for a team in a win-now window like Dallas.
Why Dougie Hamilton could be the missing piece for the Dallas Stars
Hamilton has proven he can log big minutes against elite competition while also contributing offensively.
During his last full season, he posted over 50 points, anchoring New Jersey's top pairing.
The challenge for Dallas would be navigating his $9 million annual cap hit, which runs through 2028-29.
As The Dallas Morning News notes, the Stars may need to move a significant contract, possibly a top-six forward, to make the deal work.
One Western Conference scout was quoted saying,
«Hamilton's presence would change the entire makeup of Dallas's defense overnight.»
Cap constraints mean any trade would require creativity, possibly involving salary retention or a multi-team swap.
For Dallas, adding Hamilton would not just be about filling a positional need, it would be a statement that the team is all-in on chasing a Stanley Cup in 2025-26.
I think this is the kind of aggressive move that could put them over the top, even if the cost is steep.
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