Nick Spaling has been dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Spaling will head to Pittsburgh along with Patric Hornqvist while James Neal is headed the other way. Spaling will give the Penguins some good depth as a bottom six forward as he managed 13 goals and 32 points in 2013-14. He is slated to become a restricted free agent on Tuesday but we cannot imagine him not wanting to play with Crosby and company.

Contract talks between the Predators and Nick Spaling have been "very slow to date." Agent Pat Morris added that negotiations have been occurring "regularly." He's a restricted free agent next week and the deadline for extending qualifying offers is set for June 30.

Nick Spaling didn't play on Sunday because of a lower-body injury, but he might be back on Friday. He skated with his teammates at Tuesday's practice and he's expected to be available to play during Nashville's upcoming three-game road trip.

Nick Spaling (upper body) was OK to play on Sunday. He sat out last Friday's contest against Calgary with an upper-body injury. Spaling has 13 goals and 27 points in 62 games this campaign.

Nick Spaling is dealing with an upper-body injury. He is considered day-to-day and his status for Sunday's game versus Chicago is unclear. Spaling missed Friday's game with the ailment.

Nick Spaling scored the only Nashville goal in a 2-1 loss to the Blues Thursday night. Spaling's 11th marker of the season was the only misstep by goaltender Ryan Miller in the St. Louis victory. Patric Hornqvist and Mike Fisher drew assists on the tally.

Nick Spaling (lower body) has been activated by the Nashville Predators. Spaling missed over a month, but thanks to the Olympic break, that only translates to five games. He has 10 goals and 22 points in 52 games this season.

Nick Spaling (lower body) took part in a full practice on Monday. He might be available to return Tuesday night, but Monday was just his first session since he suffered a lower-body injury on Jan. 31.

Nick Spaling (lower body) isn't expected to play Thursday night. He has been sidelined since Jan. 31, but he has resumed skating following the Olympic break. It is unclear when he'll be ready to return.

Nick Spaling (lower body) didn't skate with his teammates on Thursday. He has been out of commission since Jan. 31 because of a lower-body injury. Spaling has 10 goals and 22 points in 52 games this year.