The Dallas Stars are getting healthier. Cody Eakin is the latest to return to health and will join the lineup tonight against Colorado. To stay at the 23-man roster limit, Dallas is also assigning Esa Lindell to the Texas Stars. Lindell made a strong case out of camp for the NHL.
Here's the release:
Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has activated forward Cody Eakin from injured reserve. The club also announced it has loaned defenseman Esa Lindell to the Texas Stars, Dallas' top development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).