Barratt started skating on his own a couple weeks ago, but he won't participate in any on-ice drills at the Blackhawks' development camp after undergoing right hip surgery in April.
Eric Barron's $1.8-million salary makes him the highest-paid public university leader in the Big Ten.
"You're going to see one of the quickest, fastest Penn State football offenses that you've seen in a long time. Our offense is very hungry to prove that we can be a 400, 500, 600-yard offense consistently."
Council approved the transfer without imposing sales limits on the new owners with a 4-1 vote Monday evening.
College basketball expert Jon Rothstein was high on the Nittany Lions in several categories.
The State College late-night food game is about to get a little less cholesterol-triggering and lose a bit of appeal among hungry stoners.