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Nashville Predators Trade Michael Bunting to Dallas Stars for Third-Round Pick
Dallas Stars add winger Michael Bunting, who has 13 goals and 31 points this season, to strengthen scoring amid multiple injuries ahead of playoffs.
- On March 5, 2026, the Dallas Stars traded a 2026 third-round pick to the Nashville Predators for left winger Michael Bunting and assumed his $4.5 million salary, Sportsnet reported.
- With Tyler Seguin's season-ending ACL injury and multiple forwards on injured reserve, Nashville's slide pushed the Predators toward asset accumulation.
- Michael Bunting arrives with 13 goals and 31 points in 61 games, 405 NHL games played, and a $4.5 million cap hit in the final season of his three-year deal as a pending unrestricted free agent.
- Ahead of Friday, the Predators' trade brings their total to 12 picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, and Dallas loaned Arttu Hyry after exceeding the roster limit.
- The Nashville Predators traded Michael Bunting for Seattle's 2026 third-round pick, reflecting a shift towards future assets as Trotz indicated earlier this year.
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Stars acquire Michael Bunting from Predators for draft pick
The Dallas Stars have bolstered their roster by acquiring forward Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators for a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. This move aims to strengthen a team that has underperformed in recent playoff appearances, as they look for more offensive depth. Bunting, who has recorded 13 goals and 18 assists this season, brings valuable versatility and aggression to the Stars' lineup. Nashville now possesses two third-…
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