Earlier today, the Dallas Stars announced that defenseman Dillon Heatherington would be recalled from the Texas Stars as Connor Carrick heads to the injured reserve. Carrick did not play against the Toronto Maple Leafs last night after reportedly being unable to get a skate on after blocking a shot in the team’s loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday afternoon.
In the midst of a six game road trip, the Stars likely recalled Heatherington to serve as injury insurance. With Marc Methot having missed a game recently due to soreness it makes sense to have an extra body available, should the Stars find themselves unable to dress six blueliners for a game coming up on the road.