Buffalo Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers has been dogged by trade speculation since last season - the latest round of speculation, from James Murphy of XNSports, posits that, when all is said and done, Myers could wind up with the Dallas Stars.
"Since the preseason, multiple reports have linked him to the Detroit Red Wings, a team in dire need of a potential stud right-handed defenseman like the 24-year old Myers," writes Murphy. "While there seems to be a fit with that need and the fact the Red Wings - should they choose to use them - have the prospects and young roster players the Sabres are looking for as they continue their rebuild, the Red Wings to this point are not ready to give in to what in their eyes is just too exuberant a price for Myers."
Murphy also cites an NHL source as telling him that the Anaheim Ducks have had a number of discussions with the Sabres, something HNGN had reported previously, but they too have been scared off by the asking price, which leaves Murphy wondering; "why not the Dallas Stars?"
Myers was born in Houston, Texas and current Stars chief Lindy Ruff was his first NHL head coach. He would, no doubt, be glad for a change of scenery and the chance to join a team on the upswing after several disappointing seasons in Buffalo - since his rookie season in 2009-10, when he collected 48 points and the Calder Trophy, his production has consistently dropped each year.
"He also wouldn't have to deal with the pressure of being "the guy" or the media scrutiny that comes with playing for such a prestigious franchise like the Red Wings," Murphy notes. "The Sabres meanwhile might be able to acquire the bevy of young roster players and prospects they desire because the Stars have them and wouldn't necessarily have to affect their current roster as much as the Red Wings would."
With Stars GM Jim Nill's recent propensity for action - acquiring both Tyler Seguin and Jason Spezza in separate deals the last two years - it wouldn't surprise Murphy if Myers were suiting up for Dallas in the not-too-distant future.
