Stars' Patrick Eaves: Won't play Saturday

Eaves (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis:

Luckily for the Stars, Ales Hemsky (groin) will make his season debut Saturday against Columbus, and will immediately be thrust into a top-six role in Eaves' absence. Eaves is still considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury, indicating he could be available for Dallas' next game Tuesday against Winnipeg. The Stars should provide an update on his status ahead of that contest.