St. Louis Blues players are eager to follow up on the franchise's breakthrough 109-point season, even as they prepare for the possibility of a lockout. The NHL collective bargaining agreement is set to expire Sept. 15, adding an element of tension to involuntary workouts. After an informal workout on Thursday, center Scott Nichol said it's just day by day. "We're all really excited," he said. "All the guys are back in, we've got a great group and just chomping at the bit to get back going." Read more: http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/8347934/blues-players-work-prepare-season-hope-play
