Adam Pardy (ribs) is probable for Saturday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. If Pardy does play, he'll probably be paired up with blueliner Alex Goligoski. Pardy has missed the Stars' first four contests.

The anticipated return of Adam Pardy (ribs) to the lineup next week may cause the Stars to fall below the NHL's mandated salary cap floor. The activation of Pardy in conjunction with the release by the Rangers of Sean Avery (the Stars were playing half his salary), would leave Dallas below the salary cap floor by approximately $1 million. You don't often see this problem in professional sports leagues. The Stars may have to sign, trade for or promote a player to meet the cap requirements. Stay tuned.

Adam Pardy (ribs) participated in Friday's morning skate. Pardy won't play in Friday's season opener, but he might return by Monday. He had seven points and 24 penalty minutes in 30 games last season.

Adam Pardy (ribs) should be ready to return some time next week, according to coach Glen Gulutzan. "Pards should be ready by Monday if not Thursday," said the Dallas bench boss. The defenseman was placed on injured reserve to start the season and he isn't expected to play in this weekend's home-and-home with Chicago.

Adam Pardy (ribs) has been placed on the injured reserve list by the Dallas Stars. Pardy was limited to 30 games last season due to a shoulder injury. He has no fantasy value.

After suffering a shoulder injury and missing 52 games last season, Adam Pardy will be fully recovered by the start of the year. "It's feeling great. The surgery was back in February, so it's been almost five months now. It's feeling great. There hasn't been an issue with it so far. Doctors said it would be six months, so give it another month and you're technically cleared to play. I know I could play right now." Pardy recently signed a two-year, $4 million contract with Dallas and is looking forward to taking on a bigger role than he played as a member of the Flames.

The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Adam Pardy to a two-year/$4 million contract. Pardy was injured on Feb. 7 with a shoulder injury and missed the rest of the regular season campaign. He only played 30 games last season, potting one goal and seven points as shoulder ailments all season forced his absence from the lineup. He is a defensive defenseman who should get a great opportunity in Dallas.