Why Myers Jumped at the Chance to Join the Stars
Tyler Myers explained that his decision to waive his no-movement clause and accept a trade from the Vancouver Canucks to the Dallas Stars came down mainly to opportunity, family support, and the rare chance to join a strong team.
Meyers sees joining the Stars as a huge opportunity.
First, he emphasized the opportunity itself. Myers said he had spent almost seven years in Vancouver and valued that stability, noting that not many players get to stay in one place that long. But when the chance came to move to Dallas, he felt it was something he didn’t want to pass up. The implication was that the Stars presented a meaningful opportunity—likely a competitive situation—and he didn’t want to miss it simply because he had the contractual ability to block the move.
Myers made it clear that the decision was one his whole family made.
Second, he made it clear that the decision was a family one. Myers repeatedly said “we” when discussing the choice, explaining that he meant his wife and family were involved in the process. Their support and comfort with the move played a big role, and he said they were happy with how things ultimately worked out.
Good luck to Myers as he joins the stars for their postseason run.
Overall, the key themes in his comments were appreciation for his time in Vancouver, recognition that opportunities like this don’t come along often, and his family's full support for the move. Once those pieces lined up, he felt good about waiving the clause and joining Dallas.