David Pagnotta: Some of the top teams have a significant interest in Minnesota Wild center Eric Staal. He’s a pending UFA that has “a strategic 10-team no-trade list.”
Will be a tough decision for GM Paul Fenton if to keep or move him at the deadline.
David Pagnotta: Multiple sources have said that there has been contract talk between Fenton and Staal. They could work out a deal, and it’s possible he could be moved.
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Eric Staal’s 10-team no-trade list is mostly made up of teams that are playoff contenders which was designed to give him a lot control.