The Hockey Herald

via ESPN:

We find it interesting that preliminary talks for a new contract have begun between Jordan Staal’s people and the Pittsburgh Penguins. That’s not to say a deal will get done, but at least there’s contact. Staal is a restricted free agent July 1.

It had been speculated by many over the past year this might be his last season in Pittsburgh given the amount of money the Penguins already have locked up in their other two star centers, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. But word is both sides are kicking around the idea of a short-term deal that could fit under the cap. Talks should pick up again in the New Year.

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