While fans and experts await further details as to his mysterious absence, the team hasn't revealed when it is expected he will be back, leaving many wondering whether he will play at all this season.
Spencer Stastny was drafted in the fifth round by the Nashville Predators at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft with the 131st overall pick. In his time in the NHL with the Preds, he's played in only 28 games, scoring two goals and adding four assists, for six points. He's also racked up six penalty minutes.