ST. LOUIS - The Blues have invited defenseman Ryan Whitney to training camp as a professional tryout.

Whitney was invited to Blues training camp last season. He played in seven games in 2013-14 with the Florida Panthers.

The Boston native has appeared in 481 career NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers and Panthers, registering 50 goals and 209 assists (259 points).