The first question about Jason Spezza’s playing future has been answered by the player himself.



“I definitely want to keep playing,’’ the veteran forward told me this week.



The second logical question about where that might be? TBD.



Spezza is headed into unrestricted free agency for the first time in his career because he is no longer part of the Dallas Stars’ plans. While it’s not an ideal situation, it is one that he fully understands, and he excited about what lies ahead for him.



Spezza turns 36 next month but in the right situation, he can fill a bottom-six role, help a power play and provide excellent leadership. His pace is his worst enemy in a game that’s faster than ever but his hockey IQ remains through the roof and he’s still got those hands.



“I think Jason knows where he’s at in his career, we had a good discussion,’’ Stars GM Jim Nill told me on Wednesday.