Bill Meltzer: Stars Release Protected List

Why would Dallas protect Spezza? Isn't he at the end of the line and has been dealing with a number of injuries?

Why would Dallas protect Spezza? Isn't he at the end of the line and has been dealing with a number of injuries?
- 2Real

NMC in contract. He had some injuries last year but still had over 50 points while being misused by Ruff. Barring injuries, he is still productive as 2nd line center.

NMC in contract. He had some injuries last year but still had over 50 points while being misused by Ruff. Barring injuries, he is still productive as 2nd line center.
- jerryb

Ah I didn't know that forgot teams were forced to protect thoes players