Nick Spaling News
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Spaling update: Center Nick Spaling (lower body) has been on injured reserve since Oct. 31, but hopes to return today after practicing Friday.
Spaling could draw back in tonight after missing the last five games. The versatile forward has a goal and three points over 10 games.
Nov. 12, 2011, 12:53 p.m.
Kostitsyn and Spalng are wearing green jerseys. Probably means they're still hurting
Both players are highly unlikely to play tomorrow considering they did not participate in line rushes. Stay tuned for a further update.
Nov. 7, 2011, 2:58 p.m.
Forward Nick Spaling skated this morning. He is on injured reserve and can’t play. It was the first time he skated since the Predators Oct. 29 game against the Anaheim Ducks.
If for whatever reason you own Spaling, keep him on your IR. The versatile forward does have a goal and three points over 10 games making him a fringe option in the deepest of fantasy hockey leagues.
Nov. 5, 2011, 4:02 p.m.
Nick Spaling to injured reserve.
Spaling getting knocked out of the lineup means Niclas Bergfors probably draws back in tonight.
Oct. 31, 2011, 2:55 p.m.
Forward Nick Spaling (groin/shoulder) will play Saturday against Winnipeg, Trotz said.
Good sign for the fallen Spaling. Last season he produced eight goals and 14 points through 74 games but was better known for his playoff heroics. Look for him to play more of an important role this upcoming season.
Sept. 22, 2011, 10:36 p.m.
In terms of positive injury news for Nashville, forward Nick Spaling (groin/shoulder) took part in his first full practice of training camp.
Spaling looks to be coming along nicely. The team playing it safe with their young forward indicates they are serious about using him in the regular season.
Sept. 21, 2011, 7:08 p.m.
With most of the Predators in South Florida, there wasn’t much going on at Centennial Sportsplex today. The Big Three practiced, as did forward Nick Spaling.
Spaling looks to be coming along nicely. The team playing it safe with their young forward indicates they are serious about using him in the regular season.
Sept. 19, 2011, 6:32 p.m.
Forward Nick Spaling did not partake in drills for the first on-ice day of training camp. On Friday, Coach Barry Trotz said Spaling was nursing a groin issue on top of his recovery from shoulder surgery.
Spaling scored 8 goals and 14 points in his first full NHL season, toiling mostly on the lower lines. After a strong postseason, he may be a candidate to push for more playing time.
Sept. 18, 2011, 3:42 p.m.
Spaling recovered: In terms of other walking wounded, forward Nick Spaling described himself as, “Close to 100 percent” in regards to his shoulder. He underwent surgery in May for a torn labrum. Trotz said Spaling tweaked his groin a few days ago, but didn’t sound concerned.
Spaling scored 8 goals and 14 points in his first full NHL season, toiling mostly on the lower lines. After a strong postseason, he may be a candidate to push for more playing time.
Sept. 16, 2011, 3:50 p.m.
As we expected, David Poile stepped up to the plate and signed Matt Halischuk, Nick Spaling, Chris Mueller, and Cal O’Reilly to contracts prior to Friday's NHLPA grievance hearing.
July 12, 2011, 1:19 p.m.
