Seguin's Hip Issues Date Back To Time With Bruins

Tyler Seguin's hip issues were present during his days with the Bruins.

BOSTON – The Dallas Stars announced Wednesday forward Tyler Seguin will undergo hip surgery and will miss four to six months. It’s his second major hip surgery of his career, and his issues date back to his time with the Boston Bruins.

Seguin, 32, has been dealing with a congenital hip condition since he was a kid, and it came to light during his rookie season with the Bruins in 2011 when he was 19. He helped Boston to a Stanley Cup championship that season, but his hips have been a concern his entire career. The Bruins knew about Seguin’s health issues, but it wasn’t a concern at the time, and it did not affect his play. The team did know that it had the potential to shorten his career.

For several reasons, the Bruins traded Seguin to the Stars on July 4, 2013, along with Rich Peverley, for Loui Eriksson, Matt Fraser, Joe Morrow and Reilly Smith. It was a controversial trade at the time, but the right move for the Bruins. Seguin blossomed in Dallas and has enjoyed a solid career, despite his hip condition. Many believe if Seguin remained in Boston, close friend and teammate Brad Marchand would not have developed into a future Hall of Famer.

Hip disorders are common among hockey players and Seguin is no different. Doctors told him the wear and tear would eventually lead to surgery, which he had during the 2020-21 season. Even though he’s been playing through hip issues his entire career, Seguin had been able to maintain his health and continue to play at a high level. He first admitted his hip condition after the Bruins lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 6 of the 2013 Stanley Cup final.