SAN JOSE – One day after seeing Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci traded to the Dallas Stars, the already thinned-out San Jose Sharks were forced to pick up the pieces Sunday and figure out the best way forward without their leading scorer and arguably their best defensive defenseman.

The San Jose Sharks and the Dallas Stars have secured a deal that will benefit both teams and their future success. The Sharks are sending star forward Mikael Granlund and defenceman Cody Ceci to Dallas.

The Dallas Stars acquired Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for draft picks after placing two players on LTIR.

One day after seeing Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci get traded to the Dallas Stars, an already thinned-out San Jose Sharks team was forced to pick up the pieces Sunday and figure out the best way forward without their leading scorer and arguably their best defensive defenseman.

It is no secret Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci were well respected in the San Jose Sharks locker room. Players were clearly in a down mood and gave their reactions to the trade after practice on Sunday.