Nick Tarnasky

Nick Tarnasky (born November 25, 1984) is a professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for Vityaz Chekhov of the Kontinental Hockey League.

Playing career
Tarnasky was drafted in the 9th round, 287th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. On September 29, 2008, Tarnasky was traded to the Nashville Predators for a conditional 6th round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. On November 27, 2008, Tarnasky was traded to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Wade Belak. Nick Tarnasky was released from the Panthers in 2010 after the GM allowed his contract to expire.

He attended 2010 training camp with the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks. After being cut, he signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets, who assigned him to their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons. Tarnasky previously played with the Falcons from 2004 through 2006.

On July 3, 2011, he signed with Vityaz Chekhov.