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Quick Hits: Sutton, Quebecor’s false rumour, Nichushkin and Gragnani
Mark Easson
Craig Custance: Defenseman Andy Sutton retired from the the NHL yesterday.
Quebecor Media: “The rumour that Quebecor is currently in negotiations with the #NHL to buy a franchise is completely false.”
Corey Pronman: 2013 NHL draft prospect Valeri Nichushkin told RSport.ru that he’ll be transferring to North America. His KHL team, Dynamo, have no issues with terminating his contract. Dmitry Chesnokov: Nichushkin and his camp say that the Hurricanes and Lightning have shown interest in him. Nichushkin’s godfather had mentioned the Hurricanes and Lightning, Nichushkin himself mentions the Predators.
Dmitry Chesnokov: Defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani signed with HC Lev in the KHL.