Spezza reports no ill effects from his return - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza reported no ill effects after playing in his first game in Sunday since having back surgery.

Jason Spezza: Sunday Return Confirmed

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Jason Spezza: Spezza (back) will make his return in Sunday's Game 3 against Pittsburgh. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jason Spezza: Return Lined Up

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Jason Spezza: Spezza (back) says he will play in Game 3 against Pittsburgh on Sunday, LNH.com's Arpon Basu reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jason Spezza is expected to return Sunday - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza (back) is ready to return to the Senators' lineup.

Jason Spezza (back) might return on Sunday - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza (back) might be available for Game 3 on Sunday.

Jason Spezza still has 'hurdles to get over' - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza isn't ready to return from his surgically repaired back yet, but there's plenty of anticipation and speculation that he's not far away from playing again.

Jason Spezza doesn't travel to Pittsburgh - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza (back) is not expected to play in the first two games of the Senators' second-round series.

Jason Spezza wants to put himself to the test - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza (back) isn't making any predictions or promises for a possible return to the lineup against Pittsburgh in the second round of the playoffs.

Jason Spezza joins Ottawa mates for practice - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza was on the ice with his teammates at practice this morning for the first time since having back surgery.

Ottawa GM encouraged by Spezza's recovery - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza has started skating with the Black Aces of the Ottawa Senators.

Jason Spezza (back) is making progress - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza has begun more rigorous training, but he still believed to be a long way away from returning to the lineup.

Jason Spezza: Making Progress

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Jason Spezza: Spezza (back) has entered the next stage of his rehabilitation process, TEAM 1200 Radio's AJ Jakubec reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Speculation Spezza is ready to play? - Jason Spezza | OTT

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The Montreal Gazette reported Saturday that there is speculation that Jason Spezza (back) will return to action for Game 3 Sunday.

Specualtion Spezza is ready to play? - Jason Spezza | OTT

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The Montreal Gazette reported Saturday that there is speculation that Jason Spezza (back) will return to action for Game 3 Sunday.

Don't expect Jason Spezza back in near future - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Don't expect Jason Spezza (back) to rejoin the Senators lineup anytime soon.

Spezza skating on his own - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza has begun skating on his own as he continues to recovery from back surgery.

Jason Spezza might not return to this season - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza (back surgery) might not return to the Ottawa Senators this season, according to general manager Bryan Murray.

MacLean unaware of Spezza setback report - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Ottawa coach Paul MacLean claims he was unaware of any new development in Jason Spezza's recovery from back surgery.

Jason Spezza: (Back) May Not Return For Another Four Weeks

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Jason Spezza: Spezza is still experiencing stiffness in his back and may not return for another four weeks, Renaud Lavoie of RDS.ca reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Report: Spezza still likely a month away - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza (back) might not be able to return to the Senators lineup for another month, according to RDS' Renaud Lavoie.

Sens GM: Spezza could be back in 2-3 weeks - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Senators general manager Bryan Murray believes Jason Spezza could be back in the Senators lineup in two to three weeks.

Hockey Daily Dose: Keep up with Kipper

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Thursday's Daily Dose encourages owners to jump on positive injury news for Miikka Kiprusoff and Jason Spezza.

Spezza can ramp up workouts 'a tad more' - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza (back) has been cleared to ramp up his workouts "a tad more."

Jason Spezza hopes to return before playoffs - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza (back) said Friday he hopes to return before the playoffs.

Report: Jason Spezza to undergo back surgery - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza will reportedly undergo back surgery and is out indefinitely.

Jason Spezza: (Back) Surgery On Tap

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Jason Spezza: Spezza has been diagnosed with a herniated disc in his back that will require surgery to repair, Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen reports. Spezza is out indefinitely, but GM Bryan Murray hopes he will be able to play again before the end of the season. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Spezza out Weds., injury being evaluated - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza (upper body) won't be available for Wednesday's contest versus Montreal.

Jason Spezza: (Back) Out Again Wednesday

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Jason Spezza: Spezza (back) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Canadiens, Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jason Spezza: (Back) Out Tuesday

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Jason Spezza: Spezza (upper body) will not play Tuesday against the Capitals, the Ottawa Sun's Don Brennan reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jason Spezza won't play Tuesday vs. Capitals - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza has an upper-body injury and won't play Tuesday against the Capitals.

Silfverberg to start on Sens' top line v Jets - Jakob Silfverberg | OTT

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Jakob Silfverberg will likely start on the Senators' top line alongside Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek.

Shuffle Up: Evgeni Malkin rules the world

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You're going to need plenty of offensive firepower to win your fake hockey league this year. Here's a list of 112 forwards to get you started.

Normal Shuffle Up rules apply. I reserve the right to tweak this list as the day goes along; bring your best debates to the comments. Win the discussion, win the rank. And it's all good if you have a lot of disagreement on the list - that's what makes the game so enjoyable. If everyone had the same general ranks, what fun is that?

Categories considered in this exercise: goals, assists, plus-minus, power-play points, shots on goal, penalty minutes. And implicit in any ranking is an eye towards playing time, durability, upside and downside. One additional

Sens to try out Jakob Silfverberg on top line - Jakob Silfverberg | OTT

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Jakob Silfverberg is projected to get a shot at playing on a first line with Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek when the Senators regroup for training camp ahead of the 2012-13's shortened season.

Jason Spezza set to return to Ottawa - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza has informed the Rapperswill-Jona Lakers of Switzerland's top league that he will be returning to Ottawa.

Jason Spezza may return after Spengler Cup - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza is interested in playing for Team Canada at the Spengler Cup tournament at the end of December and those games may conclude his time in Switzerland.

Report: Jason Spezza signs with Swiss club - Jason Spezza | OTT

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Jason Spezza has reportedly signed with the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the Swiss National League A, according to the team's website.