TRADE: Dallas Stars & Calgary Flames Complete 1-for-1 Trade

The Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames completed some business before the Olympic roster freeze kicks in on Wednesday, as the two teams constructed a minor deal, centered around some organizational depth on defence.

The Stars acquired defenseman Jeremie Poirier from the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Gavin White.

This is certainly a minor move to give both players a change of scenery and a fresh lease on hockey life. Both players are 23 years old and have spent their professional careers at the AHL level. Here's more information from the Stars' press release:

Poirier, 23, has recorded six points (1-5—6) in 35 games with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) this season, while putting up 24 penalty minutes. The Valleyfield, Quebec native finished the 2024-25 campaign with 42 points (5-37—42) in 71 contests, leading the team in assists (37) while ranking second in shootout goals (2), fifth in shots taken (132) and sixth in total points (42). His 42 points also ranked 11th in the AHL among all AHL defensemen. Poirier has also appeared in three Calder Cup Playoffs (2023, 2024 and 2025), collecting 12 points (3-9—12) in 17 games played.

White, 23, has recorded five points (3-2—5) in 23 games with Texas this season. In 118 career AHL games, the defenseman has totaled 27 points (5-22—27), all with the Texas Stars. He has made one appearance in the Calder Cup Playoffs, registering one assist in six games. The six-foot, 185-pound native of Brockville, Ontario finished the 2024-25 season with 11 points (2-9—11) in 46 games played, registering 60 shots on goal. He was originally selected by Dallas in the fourth round (115th overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.

While both teams complete this minor trade, don't be surprised to see both the Stars and Flames complete blockbuster type moves once the Olympic roster freeze is over. Nazem Kadri is someone these two teams have discussed in recent weeks.