Gemel Smith's dad is driving his son's car down from Toronto this weekend.
Bad timing.
Smith, who is expected to play with the Texas Stars this entire season and needs the wheels to get around Cedar Park, has been called up and should make his NHL debut at American Airlines Center tonight.
"He should be here at night time, not sure if he'll be here in time for the game," Smith said of his dad.
That's sort of how fate goes. Both Patrick Sharp (concussion) and Patrick Eaves (lower body) suffered injuries Thursday, forcing Dallas to call up Smith.