In a strategic NHL trade, the Dallas Stars sent defenseman Matt Dumba and a 2028 second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Vladislav Kolyachonok. Dallas aims to alleviate cap pressures by acquiring the younger Kolyachonok.

Dumba recorded one goal and nine assists in 63 regular-season games last year, but did not play in the playoffs.

The 2025 NHL Draft runs from June 27-28, with the first round going on Friday and rounds two through seven wrapping up on Saturday. The Dallas Stars did not have a pick in the first two rounds due to trades. The Stars' first selection in the 2025 draft came in the third round.