Stars trade Mavrik Bourque and Ilya Lyubushkin to Predators
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026

The Stars have traded restricted free agent Mavrik Bourque along with veteran Ilya Lyubushkin to the Nashville Predators. In return, Dallas receives a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in 2028. This transaction marks a strategic move for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming season. The full implications of this trade may unfold as teams finalize their rosters and player development plans.
- •Mavrik Bourque is a restricted free agent.
- •Ilya Lyubushkin is a veteran defenseman.
- •Dallas receives a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick.
- •The trade occurs on July 1, 2026.
- 4:56 PMESPN NHL — Stars trade RFA Mavrik Bourque to the Predators
"The Stars have traded restricted free agent Mavrik Bourque and veteran Ilya Lyubushkin to Nashville for a 2027 second-round and 2028 third-round pick.
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