According to NHL reporter, David Pagnotta, trade talks involving RFA Julius Honka are picking up. On September 13th, it was reported that Honka requested a trade out of Dallas. Since then, there have been numerous reports of multiple teams showing interest in the 23-year-old. The Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, and the Carolina Hurricanes have all reportedly showed interest in Honka. The Pittsburgh Penguins are now also rumoured to be in the race for the young defenseman.
Honka was selected 14th overall in the 2014 NHL entry draft and has gone on to play 87 games for the Stars since his debut in 2016-2017. In that time he has recorded 2 goals and 13 points. Honka was a healthy scratch for the majority of the 2018-2019 season and did not sign a qualifying offer from the Stars this off-season.
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