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Nick Spaling News
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.

Nick Spaling
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.

Nick Spaling