Quick Hits: Devils, Martin, Staal, Hall and Burakowsky
  • Howard Eskin: Sources confirm that Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris has agreed on the money to buy the Devils. He will cover Jeff Vanderbeek’s debt as well. Vanderbeek has lost the bank. Done deal.
  • Rob Rossi: Jacques Martin will be the Penguins 3rd assistant coach. They are still looking for a goalie coach. Seth Rorabaugh: Based on yesterday’s conference call, it doesn’t seem like Martin’s role has been defined yet.
  • Andrew Gross: Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi said he’s talked with Marc Staal recently, who is doing fine and the eye is doing well.
  • Oilers Now: Oilers Taylor Hall said he may play a few games at center at the start of the season while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is out.
  • Corey Pronman: Capitals draft pick Andre Burakowsky said he is still deciding on where to play next season. He will talk again with Erie soon. (Erie holds his CHL rights)