This Staal talk is ridiculous. Why would he want to come back and be stuck behind Crosby and Malkin again. Staal has no fit on this team and would just end up being a contract that has to be moved in a couple years when we figure out were paying too much money for a 3rd line centre again.
Jordan Staal is in a situation where his brother is likely trade bait at the deadline or walks in the summer, the whole reason he even entertained the idea of leaving if the negotiations didn't go well with the Pens was to play alongside Eric. Now that's ending sooner than he'd like.
The Hurricanes should be in full rebuild mode, Francis can't accept it seems.
If he was smart, he would move Eric asap to recoup picks and prospects, then see if there is a good deal to be made for Jordan, but I would hope Jordan just wants out and to the Penguins only.
Make it easier on the Pens to trade for him.
Although, no clue what the Pens would need to offer up.
I don't want to lose Maatta or Pouliot.