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Team: Nashville Predators
Age / DOB:  (24) / 9/19/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 198
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Nick Spaling returned to action on Saturday after being a healthy scratch.
Spaling played 16:28 minutes as he replaced the injured Patric Hornqvist in the lineup. "I just want to play my game and get back to playing down low and play at the net," Spaling said before the game Saturday. "I need to get to the net and be there for screens and rebounds." He has three goals and five points in 24 games with a poor minus-seven rating. Mar 11 - 8:44 AM

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Nick Spaling will probably draw into Nashville's lineup with Patric Hornqvist slated to miss the team's next two games due to injury.

He watched Friday's game as a healthy scratch, but had played in every game prior to that. Spaling has five points in 23 games this campaign.
Mar 9 - 5:32 PM

Nick Spaling scored a goal and added an assist for the Predators in a 3-1 win over Minnesota Tuesday.

Spaling isn't exactly known as a dangerous offensive threat, but he was electric on this night. Martin Erat and David Legwand also tickled the twine in the Predators win,
Jan 22 - 11:16 PM

Nick Spaling has been selected to serve as the Nashville Predators new assistant player rep.

That role previously belonged to Ryan Suter, but he signed in Minnesota and obviously, having the proper representation in the NHLPA is important right now. "A couple of guys voted me in, which was real nice of them," Spaling said. "I really appreciate it." David Legwand is the Predators' main player rep.
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 11:11:00 AM

Nick Spaling isn't likely to play in Europe.

The problem is that European clubs are limiting the number of jobs they'll give locked-out NHLers, which is hurting lesser known NHL players like Spaling. "It makes it tough," Spaling said. "There are not a lot of job opportunities. If a lot of players decide to go over, there aren't a lot of places to go." That will hurt Spaling if this lockout drags on. Those that can't find a place to play will likely be a step behind everyone else once the NHL finally resumes.
Fri, Sep 28, 2012 10:32:00 AM

When Nick Spaling scores the Predators win.

Including playoff games, Nashville has a 13-0-1 record when Spaling scores. That's one interesting stat. When advised of the correlation, Spaling remarked, "Better score more often I guess". Despite his heroics, Spaling is not a fantasy asset.
Sun, Jan 15, 2012 12:45:00 PM

Nick Spaling was activated from the IL on Saturday November 12.

He played in his first game since Oct. 29 due to a lower-body injury. Spaling had one assist in just over 13 minute of ice time in Nashville's 2-1 overtime loss to Montreal. He has four points in 11 games this season.
Sun, Nov 13, 2011 03:25:00 AM

Nick Spaling (lower body) might return to the Predators' lineup on Saturday.

Spaling took part in Friday's practice. "It felt good to practice," Spaling said. "I’ve been skating the last couple of days. Everyday we just have to see how it feels after I skate."
Sat, Nov 12, 2011 11:15:00 AM

Nick Spaling (lower body) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings.

Predators coach Barry Trotz hasn't ruled out the possibility that Spaling will play on Wednesday. Spaling has a goal and three points in 10 games this season.
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 06:11:00 PM

Nick Spaling (lower body) will skate on Saturday.

Spaling suffered the injury a week ago and will get back on the ice for the first time today. He has no fantasy value.
Sat, Nov 5, 2011 07:58:00 AM

Nick Spaling (lower body) is traveling with the Predators but there is no timetable for his return.

Spaling suffered the injury on Saturday. He is on the road trip to be with the Preds training staff. "I've progressed, which is the biggest thing," Spaling said. "Every day has felt better. Hopefully tomorrow try it out and keep progressing." He has no fantasy value.
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 09:52:00 AM

Nick Spaling is on the injured reserve list with a lower body problem.

Spaling apparently sustained the injury midway through Saturday's contest. It's worth noting that he had four shifts in the third period, so it looks like he attempted to play through it. We'll keep you posted.
Mon, Oct 31, 2011 04:52:00 PM

Nick Spaling (groin) was able to take part in a full practice on Wednesday.

Spaling has been dealing with a slight groin muscle pull for a few days. He should be fine for the start of the regular season.
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 11:44:00 AM

Nick Spaling is dealing with a slight groin muscle pull.

He sustained the injury during informal workouts. Many NHL players suffer some sort of mild groin injury during camp so this is nothing to worry about. The good news is that Spaling's surgically-repaired shoulder is feeling great. That said, Spaling is not a fantasy asset at this time.
Sat, Sep 17, 2011 10:00:00 AM

Nick Spaling is reportedly 100 percent following off-season shoulder surgery.

He recorded 14 points in 74 games with Nashville last season before enjoying a strong showing in the playoffs with six points in 12 contests. Spaling has the potential to be a two-way threat in the NHL, but he'll need more ice time before he lands on anyone's fantasy radar.
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 04:08:00 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
C1David Legwand
2Mike Fisher
3Paul Gaustad
4Nick Spaling
5Craig Smith
6Filip Forsberg
LW1Sergei Kostitsyn
2Colin Wilson
3Gabriel Bourque
4Brandon Yip
5Taylor Beck
6Kevin Henderson
RW1Patric Hornqvist
2Bobby Butler
3Richard Clune
4Chris Mueller
5Matt Halischuk
6Daniel Bang
D1Shea Weber
2Kevin Klein
3Roman Josi
4Hal Gill
5Jonathon Blum
6Victor Bartley
G1Pekka Rinne
2Chris Mason