Joni Pitkanen D FA Thu 8/15/13 9:49 AM
Joni Pitkanen
D FA
Joni Pitkanen (heel surgery) is progressing well in his rehab and is optimistic about his recovery.
Pitkanen underwent the procedure during in mid-April. GM Jim Rutherford says the mobile defenseman is on schedule and it appears he'll be able to participate in training camp on some level. That said, this is an injury worth monitoring considering Pitkanen's skating ability is a huge part of his game. We'll be watching to see how he's recovering in camp before setting a draft value.