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Jason Dickinson is solid, reliable defensive player on a team that needs some reliability and defense.

This is a trade made between two teams heading in opposite directions, but also one that should pay off on both sides.

Dickinson, 30, is a pending unrestricted free agent with a $4.25 million cap hit.

The 32-year-old defenseman's contract goes through 2031 with a $6.25 million cap hit.

Colton Parayko's contract goes through 2030 with a $6.5 million cap hit.

The Stars now have a few options when it comes to using Myers in the lineup.

The 30-year-old is in the midst of a career-best season, with 18 goals and the second-most hits in the league (238).

A healthy Chris Tanev is the Leafs' best defenceman. Can he be that player again at this point in his career?

Also two days ahead of the deadline: The Devils are listening on Nemec, Habs are looking at Kadri and Canucks are getting calls on Garland.

The Canucks will receive a second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2029 for Myers.