Lundkvist Traded To Dallas For First
Disgruntled Swedish defenseman Nils Lundkivst has gotten his request fulfilled, with news this evening that the Rangers have traded him to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a first round pick. The pick is top ten protected, meaning that if the Stars finish with a top ten pick at the 2023 NHL entry draft, then the pick will shift to 2024 and be unprotected.
In addition, the Stars have included a conditional 3rd/4th round pick in the 2025 draft. The pick will be a 3rd rounder if Lundkvist manages 55+ points combined over the next two regular seasons. As we saw last season, a 4th round pick can have some value at the deadline, bringing in players like Frank Vatrano and Tyler Motte.