Seguin Out for Season, Stars Face Injury Crunch
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For the Dallas Stars, it's February 27th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. NHL insider Elliott Friedman reports that Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season after knee. Surgery for a torn ACL. He got hurt on December 2nd against the New York Rangers. Recovery timelines for this injury usually keep players out through the playoffs, and this time Seguin won't beat the odds.
What happened to Tyler Seguin and how will it affect the Dallas Stars?
Seguin has a track record of coming back faster than expected from big injuries, like last season when he returned just before playoffs after hip. Surgery, he stayed confident after this one too, talking about chasing the Stanley Cup. But insiders now say it's too much to overcome this year. This news hits hard for the team, fans, and the 34-year-old star who's battled injuries lately. Still, it gives him a full offseason to build strength and prevent more problems next year. Stars fans saw him around the rink recently, which was a bright spot. Placing Seguin on long-term injured reserve frees up his full $9.85 million cap hit for roster moves at the trade deadline. A rule change means they keep that space into playoffs without payback if he returned.
It helps chase free agents without much retention needed. Meanwhile, other stars are hurting too. Mikko Rantanen faces more than two weeks out, beyond coach Glenn Galutzin's initial estimate. Rue Pence is still sick, and Radek Foxa is day-to-day with a possible head issue. General manager Jim Neal has tough choices ahead for the playoff push. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Headphones in a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.
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