Stars acquire forward Max Domi and goaltender Dylan Wells from Chicago

FRISCO, Texas-- Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has acquired forward Max Domi and goaltender Dylan Wells from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for goaltender Anton Khudobin and a 2025 second-round draft pick. In a related move, the Stars have assigned Wells and loaned forwards Fredrik Karlstrom, Fredrik Olofsson and netminder Matt Murray to the Texas Stars, Dallas' development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).

"We're excited to add a player of Max's caliber to our lineup," said Nill. "His offense this season speaks for itself, but he'll also provide energy, grit and a veteran presence as we continue our push to the postseason."

Domi, 28, recorded 49 points (18-31--49) in 60 games with Chicago this season, leading the club in goals (18), assists (31) and points (49). He also ranked first among current members of the Blackhawks in power-play points (8-10--18) and shared the team lead in power-play goals (8) and power-play points (8-10--18). Additionally, Domi led the club in overtime markers (2) and game-winning tallies (4). He had a season-long seven-game point streak (4-10--14) from Feb. 15-27 and tallied a season-high four points (1-3--4) on Feb. 19 vs. Toronto.

The Winnipeg, Manitoba native has amassed 119 goals and 363 points (119-244--363) in 561 career regular-season contests with Chicago, Carolina, Columbus, Montreal and Arizona. He set career highs in goals (28), assists (44) and points (28-44--72) in 82 games with the Canadiens in 2018-19. Domi has also posted nine points (3-6--9) in 24 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Carolina (2022) and Montreal (2020).

The 5-foot-10, 195-pound forward was originally selected by Phoenix in the first round (12th overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft.

Wells, 25, made his NHL debut with Chicago on Nov. 5, 2022 at Winnipeg, stopping 12 of 13 shots in 20:00 (no decision). A native of St. Catharines, Ontario, Wells has fashioned a 9-6-1 record with a 2.96 goals-against average and .905 save percentage in 17 appearances with Rockford (AHL) this season. In 39 career AHL games with Rockford (2022-23), Chicago (2021-22) and Bakersfield (2018-20), Wells is 16-17-3 with a 3.06 GAA, .901 SV% and one shutout.

Wells was originally selected by Edmonton in the fifth round (123rd overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft.

Khudobin, 36, appeared in 112 games with Dallas over four seasons. He posted a 47-40-17 record with a 2.54 GAA, .917 SV% and five shutouts. He appeared in 26 Stanley Cup Playoff games for the Stars, posting a 14-10 record with a 2.67 GAA, .918 SV% and one shutout. During the 2020 postseason, Khudobin appeared in 25 contests and helped lead the club to the Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the franchise's first Cup Final appearance since 2000.

The native of Ust-Kamenogorsk, Russia was signed as a free agent on July 1, 2018.