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One of Stars’ ‘best offensive minds’ returns vs. Sharks. But there’s a catch...

Martin Hanzal is back and the rest of his body are ready to return to NHL action, but there’s a catch.

Throughout the Stars’ practice at Frisco on Thursday, he centered a second line that featured Devin Shore and Jason Spezza (who bumped over from his normal position).

And Hanzal will anchor those two again on Friday night when Dallas hosts the San Jose Sharks at the American Airlines Center.

But head coach Jim Montgomery said that the 31-year old will be limited to under 15 shifts.

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