Tampa sends Richards, Holmqvist to Stars (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

The Dallas Stars have acquired forward Brad Richards and goalie Johan Holmqvist from Tampa Bay for goalie Mike Smith, forwards Jussi Jokinen and Jeff Halpern, and a draft pick. Tuesday's deal, completed hours before the trading deadline, was highlighted by Richards, the Lightning's fourth-leading scorer with 51 points (18 goals, 33 assists) in 62 games.

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