The Dallas Stars' search for a defenseman continues ahead of Monday's trade deadline, and a new name has entered discussions.
One day after it was reported the Stars were interested in Vancouver Canucks blue-liner Dan Hamhuis, TSN's Darren Dreger tweeted Sunday that Dallas "remains focused" on adding either Hamhuis or Kris Russell of the Calgary Flames.
Dreger added that the Stars "have a lot of time for Russell," who has 15 points in 51 games this season. The Flames are hoping to receive a pair of second-round picks in exchange for the 28-year-old.
Hamhuis, meanwhile, reiterated his desire to return to Vancouver if he is moved, telling The Canadian Press on Sunday that he'd like a situation similar to that of Arizona Coyotes forward Antoine Vermette.
The center was dealt to the Chicago Blackhawks ahead of last season's trade deadline, won a Stanley Cup, and returned to Arizona in the offseason.
The Stars have not made a trade since acquiring Patrick Sharp from the Blackhawks last July.
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Even if Dan Hamhuis wants to return to Vancouver after the year is out, I would have liked him to stay quiet on the topic. It is unfortunate that Hamhuis is hindering a reasonable return for the Canucks as it is very clear that he will not resign with the team that trades for him.
You would think he would like to help the Canucks get as much as they can if he plans on returning….