Mike Zeisberger: GM Brad Treliving on goaltender Mike Smith: “It’s a weird injury and we certainly don’t want to see it regress. But I will say that it’s positive that he’s on the trip … If he can string together a few days without any setbacks, it definitely will be encouraging.”
Ryan O’Donnell: Forward Kris Versteeg skated in a contact jersey at their AHLs team practice.
On the Dallas Stars …
Mark Stepneski: Coach Ken Hitchcock yesterday on goaltender Ben Bishop: “Ben is feeling much better today.