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Nick Spaling News
The Sharks have acquired Nick Spaling and Roman Polak from the Maple Leafs for Raffi Torres, a 2017 second round pick and 2018 second round pick.

Spaling picked up seven points (1G / 6A) in 35 games this season. Spaling was picked up in the Phil Kessel trade and is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year. He provides the Sharks with bottom-6 depth.

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Spaling (upper-body) is expected to play on Monday vs. Boston.

Spaling has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury, but is expected to return to the lineup on Monday vs. the Bruins. Spaling will centre the Maple Leafs third line, he has two assists in 15 games this season.

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Spaling (undisclosed) will play on Monday vs. Dallas.

Spaling missed the last three games, but will be back in the Maple Leafs’ lineup on Monday vs. the Stars. Spaling will centre the third line with Joffrey Lupul and Daniel Winnik on his wings. He has one assist in seven games this season.

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The Penguins and Nick Spaling avoid arbitration hearing agreeing on two-year, $4.4 million deal.

Spaling, 25, was a restricted free-agent who came over with Patric Hornqvist from Nashville in the James Neal trade. He had 13 goals and 19 assists (32 points) in 71 games with the Predators last season. With the Preds, Spaling played on both the power-play and penalty-kill, but will likely see a reduced offensive role on a talented Penguins team.

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The Penguins have acquired Patric Hornqvist and Nick Spaling from Nashville for James Neal.

Spaling, who is a pending a restricted free-agent, had a strong season with the Predators in 2013-14. He goes to Pittsburgh where he will find himself in a third or fourth-line role. If he can repeat the 13 goals and 19 assists (32 points) in 71 games he had last season, the Pens will be more than happy.

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The Predators have activated Nick Spaling (lower-body) from injured reserve.

Spaling missed the last five games with a lower-body injury, but will play tonight in Pittsburgh. His return will be overshadowed by the return of Pekka Rinne, but Spaling has been an important player for the Preds this season. He ranks ninth on the team in points with 22 (10G / 12A) and second on the team at plus-2.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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