Stars Make Free-Agent Moves

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The Dallas Stars began the NHL’s free-agency period on Tuesday by trading for Jason Spezza and acquiring Ales Hemsky.

The Ottawa Senators traded Spezza and prospect Ludvig Karlsson to the Stars for winger Alex Chiasson, prospects Alex Guptill and Nicholas Paul, and a second-round draft pick in 2015.

The 31-year-old Spezza, who signed for the 2014-15 season at $4 million, produced 25 goals and 43 assists for the Senators last season. He had asked the Senators to trade him.

According to reports, Spezza used his limited no-trade clause to mix a deal with the Nashville Predators.

Chiasson, 23, totaled 13 goals and 22 assists for the Stars last season. He has one more season on his contract before he becomes a restricted free agent in 2015.

Hemsky signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Stars, TSN reported.

He played with Spezza last season in Ottawa after the Edmonton Oilers dealt him at the trade deadline. In 20 games for the Senators, the 30-year-old Hemsky had 17 points. In 75 games between the two teams, he had 13 goals and 43 points.