Patrik Nemeth (arm) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Nemeth (arm) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Analysis:

The move to injured reserve was a foregone conclusion for Nemeth, after he was ruled out for the remainder of the regular season following surgery for a serious arm laceration. The Stars hope that Nemeth will be able to contribute at some point during the team's potential playoff run, but such a decision would hinge entirely on how much progress the blueliner makes in the coming months.