Key Takeaway: Stars Gain Cap Flexibility

The Dallas Stars will have full salary cap relief from Tyler Seguin’s $9.85 million contract following the announcement that the veteran forward is out for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs. This development provides the Stars with increased financial flexibility as they approach the March 6 trade deadline.

Injury Details

Seguin sustained a torn ACL on December 2nd during a game against the New York Rangers. The injury occurred after he became entangled with New York Rangers defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov. He underwent surgery to repair the ACL on December 19th.

ESPN reported Seguin last played for the Stars on December 2nd, leaving the game after just 1:12 of ice time.

Impact on the Stars

The Stars are currently third in the Central Division with a 35-14-9 record and remain a strong contender in the Western Conference. The team is now positioned to potentially add key pieces before the trade deadline, with defense and center among the areas they are reportedly targeting.

Here’s the second significant injury for Seguin in recent seasons, following hip surgery that sidelined him for much of the previous year. He did return for the Stars’ playoff run last season.

Seguin’s 2025-26 Season Stats

In 27 games this season, Seguin recorded seven goals and 17 points. Throughout his career, spanning 13 seasons with the Stars and previously with the Boston Bruins, he has amassed 311 goals and 705 points in 813 games.

New CBA Rules and Cap Relief

The Stars’ ability to gain full cap relief is a result of recent changes to the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement. The new rules allow teams to declare players out for the remainder of the season and playoffs to free up cap space. According to PuckPedia, the Stars will add an additional $6 million in cap space by ruling Seguin out.

The New York Times noted that the Stars were already using $3.82 million of Seguin’s $9.85 million in salary cap relief.

FAQ

• What is Tyler Seguin’s injury? He suffered a torn ACL in his right knee.
• When did Tyler Seguin acquire injured? December 2, 2025, against the New York Rangers.
• How does this impact the Stars’ cap space? The Stars will gain full relief from Seguin’s $9.85 million contract.
• Will Tyler Seguin play again this season? No, he is out for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs.