Stars Trade for Samu Tuomaala, Send Christian Kyrou to Flyers
In a strategic move to enhance their roster, the Dallas Stars have traded for Samu Tuomaala from the Philadelphia Flyers. The exchange involves defenseman Christian Kyrou leaving Dallas. General Manager Jim Nill confirmed the transaction today.
Details of the Trade
Samu Tuomaala, a 22-year-old forward from Oulu, Finland, will be assigned to the Texas Stars, the AHL affiliate of the Dallas franchise. This season, Tuomaala has yet to score in three games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, maintaining a plus-minus rating of +1.
Player Statistics
- 2024-25 season: 32 points (11 goals, 21 assists) in 46 games
- Career AHL games: 120 with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Total career AHL points: 75 points (26 goals, 49 assists)
- Drafted: 2021 NHL Draft, 2nd round (46th overall) by Philadelphia
Conversely, Christian Kyrou, also 22 years old, has not recorded any points in four games this season with Texas. Over his AHL career, he has played 97 games, scoring 38 points (12 goals, 26 assists).
- Calder Cup Playoffs: 1 appearance, 7 points (1 goal, 6 assists) in 7 games
- 2024-25 season: 15 points (4 goals, 11 assists) in 36 games
- Drafted: 2022 NHL Draft, 2nd round (50th overall) by Dallas
This trade marks a pivotal moment for both players as they continue their development in the AHL, and it reflects the Stars’ long-term strategy in building a competitive team.
