Spezza contributed a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the visiting Islanders. He also

EDGE Analysis

The veteran center's paltry 10 goals and 36 points are disappointing enough, but his minus-16 rating takings things to a whole new level of lackluster. Sometimes it's hard to believe that Spezza is just 33 years old since he's in his 14th NHL season, but it appears that Father Time could be catching up to him. Of course, the former Senator could bounce back next season, as he's no slouch when it comes to finding his way onto the scoresheet (848 points in 895 career games), but for now, it's understandable if owners have a bad taste in their mouth about his performance in 2016-17.

Spezza (undisclosed) will play Tuesday night's game in Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

Spezza makes his return to the lineup after a five-game absence that saw Dallas win just one game. The Stars and fantasy owners alike will be hoping that Ontario native will be able to regain the form he displayed before going down with the injury when he recorded a goal and three assists in four games.

Spezza (undisclosed) will not suit up for Sunday's contest in Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the fifth consecutive game that Spezza misses to this pesky mystery ailment, but the fact that he is traveling with the team indicates that he could return to the roster sooner rather than later. The 33-year-old recorded four points and a plus-1 rating in his last four games before being sidelined with the injury.

Spezza (undisclosed) will travel with the team for a three-game road trip that starts in Nashville on Sunday, per coach Lindy Ruff.

EDGE Analysis

The prolific puck-pushing pivot reportedly is near a return, and if he doesn't lace up for this next one, he'll still be in consideration for Tuesday's road game against the Jets or squaring off versus the Wild on Thursday. Spezza is operating with a career-low 8.0 shooting percentage -- he's generated eight goals on 100 shots -- but he's still setting up scores at an impressive clip as he's bagged 23 apples in 45 games.

Spezza (undisclosed) is on injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Spezza is expected to be out "more than days" with his undisclosed injury, so this move doesn't come as much of a surprise. The veteran pivot will be eligible to return to action Thursday against the Senators, but there's no telling whether he'll be ready to suit up for that contest at this juncture. A more definite timetable for Spezza's recovery should be established once he's cleared to return to practice.

Spezza will be out "more than days" with an undisclosed ailment according to coach Lindy Ruff.

EDGE Analysis

Spezza, who left Thursday's contest after logging just 11:49 of ice time, has struggled to produce goals this season, as he has managed a mere eight on the year. Despite just one marker in his last 16 appearances, the center has garnered 10 helpers over that span, which makes his absence all the more damaging to the Stars' chances of securing a wild-card spot. With Spezza sidelined, look for Adam Cracknell or Radek Faksa to see an uptick in ice time.

Spezza posted a goal with a blocked shot in Tuesday's 6-3 win against the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Spezza snapped a 14-game goal drought dating back to Dec. 27. He is on pace for just 52 points, which would be a career low. However, it won't take much to get him untracked, and perhaps Tuesday's marker will get him on a hot streak for his impatient fantasy owners.

Spezza posted two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 loss against the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

The assists ended a four-game scoreless skid which was his longest drought of the season. He hasn't scored since Dec. 27, but the veteran has managed seven assists in 11 games. Spezza hasn't killed fantasy owners completely, but his minus-13 certainly hasn't helped.

Spezza notched a shorthanded goal and a power-play assist in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

That's five points the last in three games for the veteran, representing his finest three-game stretch of the season. He's actually had a strong December on the whole, though, netting 11 points in 12 contests. Spezza got off to an ugly start this year, but he should still be able to correct his stats (except maybe for a bad rating on a Stars team that plays poor defense).

Spezza recorded a goal and an assist on three shots in a loss Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The wing was very efficient with his playing time, as he received under 15 minutes of ice time in the game. Spezza picked up his eighth power-play assist and scored at even strength. Hopefully this gets Spezza going because this was just his second score in the last 19 games. A season after scoring 33 goals, Spezza is on pace to only score 14 in 2016-17.