If youre a Stars defenseman, dont get too comfortable. You mightbe on the move.

Keith Hernandez Jersey Brenden Dillon was the latest casualty Friday, as he was for another blueliner, Jason Demers, and a third-round pick. The Stars moved Sergei Gonchar to Montreal last week.

The Gonchar deal looked like one to increase cap flexibility this season. This trade appears to be for other reasons Dallas is off to a poor start, the 24-year-oldDillon is a restricted free agent at the end of the season, and is a left-handed shot.

Meanwhile the 26-year-old Demers is signed through 2015-16, and is a right-handed shot. Hell be the second righty for Dallas on the blue line.

For the Sharks part, they acquire Enos Slaughter Jersey a big body Dillon is 63, 210 lbs compared to Demers who stands at 61, 195. They also pick up a bit of cap relief in the short term, as Demers cap hit was $2.21 million per season compared to Dillons Dominic Leone Jersey $1.25, though San Jose will retain 35 percent of Demers salary in the deal. And, according to Sharks GM Doug Wilson, that Dillon is .

As for the fancy stats, Demers posted , but Mark McGwire Jersey the Sharks are a solid puck-po se sion team in general and his numbers were middling compared to his teammates over the past three seasons.

Dillons raw po se sion numbers were worse, . But relative to his team, his numbers were similar to Demers.

Demers took to twitter to comment on the deal:

Been a hectic few hours but it's been a hell of a ride and I am truly grateful to the city of San Jose and the fans for making this my home

For the past five years and I have nothing but good things to say about the sharks organization! Going to mi s everybody

But excited to start my time with the and get this thing started! Texas time !!

Some Sharks players were understandably saddened to see a teammate shipped out.

Tough to see such a great guy leaving and awesome teammate

Very tough to see such a great friend and teammate leaving. Jack Flaherty Jersey Wish you all the best in Dallas.