Johnny Oduya

Johnny Oduya (ankle) is expected to miss between two to four weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Oduya has not been the most productive player on the offensive, but he is a physical defenseman on the back-end and Dallas needs depth at the position. He was injured in Tuesday's match-up with the New York Rangers. Oduya was placed on injured reserve Thursday. Expect an update on his status next weekend depending on his recovery.

Johnny Oduya aggravated an ankle injury during last Tuesdays bout with the New York Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Oduya was already ruled out for Thursday against the Islanders due to the injury. He missed ten games over the latter half of November into early December from a similar injury this year. Jordie Benn is slated to fill in Oduya's place in the line-up. Patrick Nemeth and Stephen Johns will see their time on ice increase while Oduya is absent. Oduya has been having an unimpressive season with seven points through 36 contests.

Johnny Oduya (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's match with the New York Islanders.

Fantasy Impact

Oduya sustained the injury during Tuesday's 7-6 victory over the Rangers. The nature of the injury has still not been released so Oduya will remain to be considered day-to-day. He has a disappointing seven points through 36 contests this season with just one goal. The Stars depth at defenseman is thin with his absence.

Johnny Oduya was forced to exit Tuesday's 7-6 win over the New York Rangers due to an undisclosed injury.

Fantasy Impact

Oduya was only on the ice for a short eight minutes and 41 seconds before having to exit the game. For the time being he should be considered day-to-day until more news is released about his condition. Without Oduya the Stars are left with just five defenders. Oduya has seven points through 36 games this season.

Johnny Odyua picked up his second assist of the season on Dallas' first goal of a 3-2 loss to Toronto on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite only haveing one goal and two assists on the year, Oduya might be a sleeper pick for a strong defensive backup with a +4 plus-minus rating 16 games into the season.