Getting a first-rounder in return is a great bit of business for the Sharks, especially without any salary retention (since San Jose has all three spots filled). Granlund and Ceci both came to San Jose as salary dumps, and the Sharks managed to turn them into something that should help push their rebuilding process along.

The injury-plagued Stars are loading up with reinforcements, acquiring forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the Sharks in exchange for a 2025 first-round draft choice and 2025 fourth-round selection.

The San Jose Sharks have traded Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci to the Dallas Stars. The San Jose Sharks have traded Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci to the Dallas Stars. Granlund is the Sharks' highest-value trade asset, with Ceci arguably as the second-highest value on the Sharks.