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Stars Acquire Michael Bunting From Predators for 2026 Third-Round Pick

The trade bolsters Dallas for a playoff push, reflecting Nashville's shift toward stockpiling picks.

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Mar 2, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting (58) skates with the puck against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Apr 16, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting (58) shots goes under the legs of Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) and wide of the goal during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Nashville receives Dallas's 2026 third-rounder that originally belonged to the Seattle Kraken from a prior Mason Marchment deal.
  • Bunting, 30, has 13 goals and 31 points in 61 games this season and is in the final year of a three-year, $4.5 million AAV contract before hitting unrestricted free agency.
  • Stars GM Jim Nill called Bunting a tremendous addition, citing his goal scoring and physicality.
  • This is Dallas's second deadline move in two days after adding defenseman Tyler Myers on Wednesday.
  • Reporting cites Dallas with roughly $2 million in remaining cap space, while Nashville continues its sell-off and adds to a growing draft cache highlighted by multiple third-round picks.