Matthew DeFranks of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars put Gemel Smith on waivers as forward Martin Hanzal is nearing his return.
Hanzal is coming off back surgery and had just been cleared to return. Today’s practice could determine if he’s able to return tomorrow.
Defenseman Stephen Johns hasn’t skated in weeks. He’s been out all season with post-traumatic headaches.
“I have a lot of empathy for Stephen right now just because he wants to be a player, but he’s really frustrated,” Montgomery said.