Awful news. This guy can't catch a freaking break. I really hadn't thought about it but your statement, "July 4, 2013 is when the extended renaissance of the Dallas Stars began in earnest" is so on point. That trade meant "we are back" as a franchise. He has been a true face of the Stars and I just feel so terrible for him. All you can do is wish him the best (he'll have great quality time with his new kid).
I heard some ask how the guy came to fall backwards on that play… ironically it’s the same cause that caused Bicshel’s injury… if you watch Seguin’s right skate as he’s either getting set to push off his right leg or spinning to turn, that skate just barely hits the guys skate from behind, pushing it forward, just a bit. Because only a few inches of a skate is actually contacting the ice (due to the blade being “rockered” or curved), moving it just a few inches throws the balance off. In this case causing the guy to fall backwards onto Seguin’s leg. Sucks big time!
When I retired from the Navy in 1995, and made my back home to Texas, I couldn't wait to finally have a hockey team to call my own. Before that time, I was just a fan of the game and would go to games wherever I was stationed at any given time. Never a fan of a team, just the game itself. Your article brought it completely full circle as all of the events described I remember vividly. From the very early years, to finally winning the Cup in 99, being at Reunion for the celebration and parade, to the roller-coaster ride it had been. When Tyler came here, he quickly became one of my favorites. Now he's a dad with a beautiful family, has cemented his place as a Dallas Star, and this rash of injuries the last few years has just been devastating. I'm convinced that if anyone can come back from this, he will. He's built different, and he will be back!
Unfortunately I think it’s fair to question whether we’ve seen him play his last shift for the Stars. Assuming they use fill his cap space via trade for some who has multiple years left on their deal (Kadri), they might be forced to buy him out in the offseason which saves $6M+ on next season’s cap.
Certainly buying Seguin out makes more sense than letting Robo walk.
Awful news. This guy can't catch a freaking break. I really hadn't thought about it but your statement, "July 4, 2013 is when the extended renaissance of the Dallas Stars began in earnest" is so on point. That trade meant "we are back" as a franchise. He has been a true face of the Stars and I just feel so terrible for him. All you can do is wish him the best (he'll have great quality time with his new kid).
Dammit. Tyler just can’t catch a break.
Awful luck from the hockey gods!
I heard some ask how the guy came to fall backwards on that play… ironically it’s the same cause that caused Bicshel’s injury… if you watch Seguin’s right skate as he’s either getting set to push off his right leg or spinning to turn, that skate just barely hits the guys skate from behind, pushing it forward, just a bit. Because only a few inches of a skate is actually contacting the ice (due to the blade being “rockered” or curved), moving it just a few inches throws the balance off. In this case causing the guy to fall backwards onto Seguin’s leg. Sucks big time!
When I retired from the Navy in 1995, and made my back home to Texas, I couldn't wait to finally have a hockey team to call my own. Before that time, I was just a fan of the game and would go to games wherever I was stationed at any given time. Never a fan of a team, just the game itself. Your article brought it completely full circle as all of the events described I remember vividly. From the very early years, to finally winning the Cup in 99, being at Reunion for the celebration and parade, to the roller-coaster ride it had been. When Tyler came here, he quickly became one of my favorites. Now he's a dad with a beautiful family, has cemented his place as a Dallas Star, and this rash of injuries the last few years has just been devastating. I'm convinced that if anyone can come back from this, he will. He's built different, and he will be back!
Ugh! What the hail hockey gods?!?!?
I hate this so much. He's worked so hard.
I hope the Stars decision makers are willing to give him the break that the universe didn't.
Grim news, but thank you for elegantly putting it into words. You're really good at this.
Great article Robert, sorry that it needed writing. Praying for the Seguins...
Very bad break for Seguin. Feel for the guy.
Unfortunately I think it’s fair to question whether we’ve seen him play his last shift for the Stars. Assuming they use fill his cap space via trade for some who has multiple years left on their deal (Kadri), they might be forced to buy him out in the offseason which saves $6M+ on next season’s cap.
Certainly buying Seguin out makes more sense than letting Robo walk.