Stars' Stephen Johns: Expected to miss Thursday's game

Johns (illness) isn't expected to play Thursday against Minnesota, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis:

With Johns likely unavailable Thursday, Patrick Nemeth is expected to slot into the lineup against the Wild. Johns has been a decent bottom-pairing defender for the Stars this season, but his meager offensive production -- eight points in 44 games -- keeps him off the fantasy radar in most formats.