The Dallas Stars have traded defenseman Ludwig Bystrom to the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Reece Scarlett. Bystrom has been used sparingly this season for Texas, getting into six of the team's 13 contests. He had a single goal and seven shots on net.
Scarlett has played 12 games for AHL Springfield with a goal and an assist. He played his WHL hockey with Swift Current alongside current and former Texas Stars Justin Dowling, Cody Eakin and Taylor Vause. Most of his AHL career has been with Albany after being drafted by the Devils in 2011.
Here's the release:
Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Reece Scarlett from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Ludwig Bystrom.