"I personally believe Eric Staal would benefit from a change, I think it would rejuvenate his career. The thing is, he has a great setup there. Obviously he loves Carolina. The organization loves Eric Staal. His family is there, he has a beautiful home there, he is very comfortable.

"I don't think anybody is going to come out and say that, but I have heard they're not really that close in negotiations. He has control. He has a no-move clause, just like Cam Ward does. Carolina can't do anything without his approval."

-Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet on Eric Staal. Scott Lewis of Sportsnet has more.