'The Stars have also acquired veteran centre Stu Barnes from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Mike Ryan and a second-round draft pick…Ryan (6'1'', 180 lbs.) was the Stars first choice (32nd overall) in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. As a senior at Northeastern University, Ryan led his team in scoring with 18 goals, 14 assists, and 32 points in 34 games. Eight of his goals had come on the power-play.'