Empty Netter Assists - 7-26-09

Penguins

-Happy trails to Eddie Johnston.

-The agent for free agent forward Miroslav Satan (right) confirmed he is talking to the Islanders.

-"I took the Penguins because Fleury's a better goalie than Osgood." - Penguins prospect Alex Velischek on betting on the Stanley Cup final.

-Penguins prospect Joey Haddad is dealing with a knee injury.

Atlantic Division

-The Islanders avoided arbitration with restricted free agent forward Nate Thompson and signed him to a one-year two-way deal.

Northeast Division

-It looks like new Canadiens defenseman Hal Gill will be wearing No. 75.

(Photo: Keith Srakocic/Associated Press)