Dallas Stars forward Brad Richards' injury will not need surgery but he will be out for longer than expected.
On Tuesday a specialist determined the forward will not need to go under the knife but will be in a cast for five weeks and out of the line-up for six to eight weeks.
The team placed Richards on injured reserve Tuesday.
Richards broke his right wrist in a 3-2 shootout victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday.
He has 16 goals and 32 assists over his 55 games this season.