For a third time, Darryl Sydor is a Dallas Star. The Stars sent veteran defenseman Phillipe Boucher to the Pittsburgh Penguins in return for Sydor. The salary cap impact for both players is close to $2.5 Million. Both players will be a eligible for free agency next summer.
One of my favorite memories of Dallas Stars hockey occurred during the playoffs a few years back. Our player got his feet tangled with another skater and slide awkwardly into the boards blowing out his knee. The injury occurred close to our defensive blue line and while our player was obviously seriously injured the officials let the play continue. Much to everyone’s surprise the player literally crawled on all fours pulling himself forward with his arms to lay down close to the crease taking away that portion of the ice.
As you may have guessed that player was none other than Darryl Sydor. The Stars have at times seemed to lack the will to win and nothing better exemplifies that will than that play.
Although we lost Phillipe Boucher in the trade I think we got the better deal. Boucher has not been playing well over the last season and a half. Sydor on the other hand played very well in the Stanley Cup finals against Detroit. I for one am glad to see one of my favorite Stars returning.
Welcome home Sydor.
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Amy 11.16.08 at 10:36 pm
Brent, I couldn’t agree more. As sad as I am to see Boucher leave, I am happier to see Syd come back home. I actually just wrote a blog a few days ago referring to Sydor’s amazing crawl to the ice play. That man has more heart than some entire teams have.. I think the Stars will be better off with him back.