Catching up on some Quick Hits from around the league: The Pittsburgh Penguins are no longer “actively” shopping Paul Martin, Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says.Even though there has been some interest, he has it on “rock-solid authority” that the defenseman is not being offered around the league. The Penguins are rumored to be primed [...]

According to the Denver Post, defenseman Erik Johnson will be eligible to return for Friday’s games against the St. Louis Blues. If Johnson is able to compete, what does the club do with Stefan Elliott? The rookie blueliner has been better than solid in his two NHL contests, collecting a goal and an assist. Avalanche could take advantage of the [...]