Jagr
 

Isn't on the bench in OT -- the play-by-play guy says he seemed to be laboring while skating earlier.

Mark Stepneski‏@StarsInsideEdge

Jagr probable for Monday, Roy questionable. Lehtonen in goal Monday.

exactly what I wanted to hear.... thanks!

Coach Glen Gulutzan said that Jaromir Jagr (back) is probable for Monday.
That's good news for Jagr owners. He left Thursday's game with back problems and did not practice on Friday. If you were thinking of benching him tonight, go with Gulutzan's statement that he will play and keep him active.

Source: Fort-Worth Star Telegram Jan 28 - 8:39 AMPlayer Outlook

Derek Roy - C - Stars Derek Roy (groin) is questionable for Monday's contest against Columbus.

Roy played on Thursday despite suffering the injury Tuesday but was unable to go on Saturday. He has two assists and if he is able to go, he could see Jamie Benn on his wing, if Benn is able to get his work visa in time. Roy's fantasy value will get a bump with Benn on his wing as Benn is one of the better players in the NHL.

Source: Fort-Worth Star Telegram Jan 28 - 8:35 AM

Benn on the wing? I would think they put Benn at C and move Roy to the second line.

Any confirmation that Jagr is in for sure tonight?

Need to set weekly line-ups by this afternoon, let us know if you hear!

Too many questions with Dallas this week. I think this might make me sit Benn.

Are you nuts? You'd sit Benn in a week where he plays four games, one against Columbus, one against the Red Wings, and two against the Coyotes? You're talking about the teams that are sitting at 23, 20, and 30 in GA/G respectively so far.

If there was any time that Dallas would figure their junk out it's this week.

As for Jagr if Gulutzan is calling him probable I'd say he's pretty safe to play tonight. Whether or not he'll play all four games this week though is sketchy. Even if he doesn't get plowed by a big hit or something it's still conceivable that he could sit at least one of the 4 games this week given Dallas plays two B2B situations this week.

SOrry to say, but Jagr is too old. It was like this in the 2nd half last season in Philly. His puck protection style is a major contributing factor.

I figured he'd at least hold up in a 48 game season.

I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now, I'd like to see what he does with Benn.