One of the fun things about NHL training camps is the possibility for a roster surprise. Sometimes it’s that rookie, like Jake Neighbours, who has an outstanding preseason that transforms into a NHL cup of coffee. Sometimes it’s the grizzled veteran like James Neal being able to exploit pre-season injuries to get in on the fourth line before leading a club’s AHL team to the Calder Cup Final.
Sometimes it’s a situation like Mike Hoffman, where the team takes a chance on someone with a damaged reputation and lets them breathe new life into their career.
Whatever the case will be, the Blues have signed veteran forward Tyler Pitlick to a professional tryout.