Spezza will return from injury Thursday when the Stars visit the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Spezza has been out since getting injured in a Feb. 4 game against Colorado. He may be getting eased back in a bit, with coach Lindy Ruff having him on the wing of Cody Eakin during practice instead of at his typical center position. But he'll still be a good start. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News notes that Spezza practiced with the team's top power play unit, which means the team has confidence that he's healthy enough to contribute.