Stars Place Zubov on Injured Reserve

The Dallas Stars announced on Tuesday that they have placed veteran defenseman Sergei Zubov on injured reserve. Zubov is out indefinitely while he recovers from hip surgery. Last season, Zubov saw limited play due to injuries, playing in only 46 games and scoring four goals and 31 assists for 35 points. The loss of Zubov is a serious blow to the Stars' defense, as he provides lots of offense and veteran depth to the blueline. The Stars could look to within to replace Zubov, as they did that last season when he was injured.