Vernon Fiddler (upper body) was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 7 by the Stars on Tuesday.

Fiddler (upper body) was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 7 by the Stars on Tuesday.

Analysis:

Fiddler sustained the upper-body injury on Dec. 7 against the Flyers and a roster spot will be created when he is placed on IR. He will be eligible to return when he feels healthy enough.