DALLAS — It's early but the Dallas Stars are in the midst of an injury crisis you'd be hardpressed to top.
Six NHL regulars were missing from the club's lineup Tuesday night, many of whom are high-end offensive talents. That meant players with a combined cap hit of US$23.983 million were watching from the press box.
Veteran right-winger Ales Hemsky, who returned to the club's lineup Saturday after missing four games with a groin problem, aggravated the injury and was placed on injured reserve. Centre Cody Eakin (knee), centre Mattias Janmark (knee), right-winger Patrick Sharp (concussion-like symptoms) and right-winger Jiri Hudler (flu) were already on IR.