Tyler Seguin Placed on Season-Ending LTIR by Stars
The Dallas Stars have announced that center Tyler Seguin has been placed on season-ending Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR). This decision comes as the team prepares for the trade deadline and allows them to gain substantial salary cap relief.
Seguin’s Injury and LTIR Placement
Tyler Seguin underwent surgery for a torn ACL and has already missed 31 games this season. Initially, there were hopes he might return, but recent developments indicate he will be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs.
Impact on Team Cap Situation
By placing Seguin on LTIR, the Stars will receive full relief from his $9.85 million salary cap hit. Prior to this move, the team was approximately $2 million over the salary cap. With Seguin’s absence, they will now have an estimated $7.7 million available heading into the trade deadline.
- Seguin has a cap hit of $9.85 million.
- The Stars gain around $7.7 million in cap space.
- They were previously over the salary cap by $2 million.
Strategic Moves for the Stars
The increased cap space opens opportunities for the Stars to strengthen their roster. They will likely pursue a forward to enhance their top nine and a defenseman to aid Thomas Harley, who has struggled defensively this season.
While seeking additional players, the Stars must consider future salary cap implications. They will retain Seguin’s contract for next season, which will affect their ability to sign other players.
Future Cap Space Considerations
For the upcoming summer, the Dallas Stars are projected to have nearly $16.5 million in cap space, which includes Seguin’s contract. However, this will come amidst crucial re-signings for key players like:
- Jason Robertson
- Jamie Benn
- Mavrique Bourque
This season has been particularly challenging for Seguin, marking the third occasion in six years that he has missed a large portion of the season due to injuries. He concludes his season with 17 points, comprising seven goals and ten assists over 27 games.
