Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 22: Gemel Smith #46 of the Dallas Stars skates the puck against Josh Anderson #34 of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period at American Airlines Center on October 22, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Stars' injury situation is not expected to resolve itself anytime soon.
While Patrick Eaves (lower body) is a possibility to return Tuesday to face Winnipeg, and Jiri Hudler (flu) could have a miracle recovery, Dallas will likely still need several young players in the lineup as they face a crucial stretch against mostly Central Division teams over the next two weeks.