Exactly one year ago today, the Dallas Stars made headlines by announcing an unforeseen trade with the San Jose Sharks.
The Stars shipped away defenseman Brenden Dillon to the Sharks in exchange for defenseman Jason Demers.
The trade was unexpected to say the least. Dillon was beginning his third year as a member of the Dallas Stars. After not being drafted in the Entry Draft, Dillon was signed as a free agent by the Stars on March 1, 2011. He played his first full NHL season with the Stars during the 2012-2013 lockout season and made a significant impression.