In Dickinson, the Canucks land an ideal fit for their roster. Vancouver was looking for a third-line center, a role Dickinson is more than capable of filling. He played a lot of wing in Dallas but will probably be needed more down the middle as a Canuck.

The Stars decided to move Dickinson instead of either losing him to the expansion draft or losing someone else had they protected him. They got back a third-rounder and will likely replace Dickinson from within. They have options.

Dickinson could play more as a member of the Canucks this season, so he holds some sneaky value now that he did not have before. Consider him a fantasy sleeper in 2021-22.