On June 26, ten days after initially acquiring Hrkac, the Penguins lost Hrkac to the Nashville Predators in the 1998 NHL Expansion Draft. Less than two weeks later, Hrkac was moved; this time to the Dallas Stars.
Ten days after acquiring Hrkac on June 26th, the Penguins traded him to the Nashville Predators during the 1998 NHL Expansion Draft.  Less than two weeks later, Hrkac was transferred to the Dallas Stars.