Dallas Stars Trade Deadline Move: Cap Relief & Kane Eyed
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The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on Dallas Stars News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Dallas Stars are pushing hard for the Stanley Cup after the Olympic break, and they've just made a tough call on veteran forward Tyler Seguin. The team filed paperwork to shut him down for the rest of the regular season and playoffs due to his torn ACL from December. This move gives them full cap relief of about $9.85 million heading into the trade deadline. Seguin had surgery back in December and really wanted to return for a playoff push, just like he did last year after missing time. But new salary cap rules make it impossible to activate him without freeing up that exact space, so the Stars chose flexibility over a late comeback.
Fans and insiders feel for the 32-year-old star, who's now sidelined for a second straight season with a major injury.
What injury sidelined Tyler Seguin and how does it impact the Dallas Stars?
It hurts the line of short-term, but it opens the door for Dallas to add firepower without cap headaches. Reports say the stars are eyeing Vancouver's Evander Kane, a proven playoff winger whose deal fits right under the ceiling.
They're focusing on short-term rentals rather than long contracts, with tough cap talks looming this summer. As the deadmine nears, Dallas looks primed to make moves and stay in the hunt, balancing heartbreak with smart hockey business. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all.
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