Stars acquire forward Max Domi in exchange for Blackhawks

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(AP) — The Dallas Stars acquired Max Domi in a trade for the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night when the forward turned 28.

The move was announced following Dallas’ 5-2 victory over Chicago. Domi was angry at what the Blackhawks were calling “roster management”.

The NHL trade deadline is Friday.

“We’re excited to add a player of Max’s caliber to our roster,” Stars general manager Jim Neill said in a press release. “His offense this season speaks for itself, but he will also bring energy, tenacity and a veteran presence as we continue our playoff run.”

The addition of Domi gives Dallas another veteran forward looking to make the playoffs. The Stars (33-16-13) lead the Western Conference, one point better than the dormant Vegas Golden Knights.

Dallas also received minor league goaltender Dylan Wells from Chicago in exchange for veteran goaltender Anton Khudobin and a 2025 second-round pick.

The modest Blackhawks (21-35-5) continue to lean on their tanking strategy, hoping for a chance to take Connor Bedard with the first pick in the draft.

Since Sunday, Chicago has traded longtime club star Patrick Kane, forwards Domi and Sam Lafferty, and defensemen Jake McCabe and Jack Johnson.

On Thursday, the Blackhawks also made two small deals. They acquired Anaheim’s Maxim Golod for Dylan Sikura in exchange for minor league hitters, and they acquired Buffalo forward Anders Björk in exchange for future considerations.

Domi has 18 goals and 31 assists in 60 games for Chicago. He scored two goals and provided an assist in a 4-3 win over Dallas last week.

Domi, the son of former NHL forward Tie Domi, signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Blackhawks in July.

Khudobin, 36, was likely put on the list for a salary cap. He did not appear in NHL games this season. The Blackhawks said he would report to Rockford of the American Hockey League.

The Stars appointed Wells and loaned forwards Fredrik Karlstrom and Fredrik Olofsson, as well as goaltender Matt Murray to the Texas Stars of the AHL.