Sam Werner: Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist skated by himself yesterday on their secondary rink.
On the Ottawa Senators …
Bruce Garrioch: Senators coach Guy Boucher said that they are preparing to start the season without Derick Brassard.
On the Tampa Bay Lightning …
Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman skated by himself for the second straight day. They are hopeful that he’ll be able to join the main group in the next couple days.