A key offensive player for the Dallas Stars has been placed on injured reserve after a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury suffered during training camp. The team’s centerman will now shift to a maintenance program, delaying his return to the lineup. Head coach Glen Gulutzan confirmed the player remains doubtful for the season opener on Friday. The development raises questions about the Stars’ depth at center heading into their first game.

The Dallas Stars have placed center Matt Duchene on injured reserve per Lia Assimakopoulos of Dallas News. Duchene suffered a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury sustained at the start of training camp. The centerman will return to a “maintenance program” and is officially doubtful for Friday’s season opener, head coach Glen Gulutzan told […]