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Predators' Zac Rinaldo: Spare part status this season

Rinaldo hasn't seen much game action lately, having sat as a healthy scratch 10 times in the past 15 contests. The 28-year-old veteran brings a ton of grit and toughness to the lineup, but very little by way of offensive ability, He has just a single goal in 17 games this season, and his point totals have never reached double-digits in six previous NHL seasons.

Predators' Zac Rinaldo: Good to go Wednesday

Rinaldo last played Oct. 30 and has missed the last little while recovering from a lower-body injury. Set to return to the lineup Wednesday in Colorado, Rinaldo brings physicality and ruggedness to Nashville's game but remains largely irrelevant in a fantasy sense. The 28-year-old has only one goal in 12 games in 2018-19.

Predators' Zac Rinaldo: Remains sidelined Saturday

Rinaldo's not much of a scoring threat, but his physicality will be missed against a Boston team that likes to blur the line between physical and dirty play. Still, Nashville's team toughness should keep Brad Marchand and Co. from taking too many liberties with the Predators' star players.

Predators' Zac Rinaldo: Skips trip to Tampa

The Predators returns home for a matchup with the Bruins on Saturday, so there's still a decent shot for Rinaldo to rejoin the lineup after missing just one game. Regardless, his one goal and 7:40 of average ice time over 12 games this season doesn't really lend itself to fantasy relevance in the vast majority of leagues.

Predators' Zac Rinaldo: Leads Preds in hits

Rinaldo hasn't been able to crack the scoresheet yet, but that should come as little surprise after scoring just seven points last season with the Coyotes. His role in the Preds' lineup is more of an energy player, as he currently leads the team in the hits department with 19. In addition, Rinaldo averages roughly eight minutes in ice time, which further dampens his fantasy value.