It is no secret Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci were well respected in the San Jose Sharks locker room. Players were clearly in a down mood and gave their reactions to the trade after practice on Sunday.

The Stars acquired forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks on Saturday in exchange for Dallas' first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and a conditional third-round selection in 2025.

The Stars announced Saturday morning that they had made a trade with the San Jose Sharks, adding centerman Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci while giving away a first-round pick and a conditional pick in the 2025 NHL draft that will be a third-rounder if the Stars reach the Stanley Cup Final this season and a fourth-rounder otherwise.