The Stars have been searching for better defensive depth all season long, since both Stephen Johns and Marc Methot are injured and unlikely to play in 2018-19. Enter Lovejoy, a 35-year-old rearguard with Stanley Cup pedigree ('15-16, Pittsburgh) who should help Dallas down the stretch. He is scheduled for unrestricted free agency on July 1, so this move appears to be a rental by the Stars.

For the Devils, landing a third rounder for a pending UFA defenseman who just turned 35 years of age is a win. Carrick was likely added in the trade for salary-cap/roster purposes but he may also have a future in New Jersey. He turns 25 later this year and has until the end of '18-19 to showcase himself to the Devils brass. He becomes a restricted free agent on July 1, so Carrick's audition basically starts now.

There is no fantasy impact here, as Lovejoy is basically a defensive defenseman for depth purposes. Meanwhile, Carrick needs to find his game now that he is with his fourth NHL organization. Pass on him.