I figured it to be bull as well. But I have considered the fact that the Pens may unload Staal before the deadline because i really can’t see them negotiating something after this season. I don’t know how much he’ll ask for but with the way he’s missing open nets lately it’s not worth it.

I’ve always been so on the fence with Staal. I have faith right out of the gate and then he just slumps…and slumps…and slumps.

Then he’ll bust out like he did against the Red Wings back in November for a good two or three game span and then go back to sleep again. He’s so flighty.

He doesn’t use his frame either. He should be in front of the net a la Malone and direct some shots or use his long reach to pick up some rebounds. Unless the Pens use him this way I have this unsettling feeling that wherever he goes they’ll turn him into a scorer.

That link claims Staal is fed up with Therrien to the point where you’d think he’s publicly stating it somewhere. If I were a Columbus fan I’d probably believe the report, but following the Pens I know that not to be true. Everyone gets fed up with Therrien but a lot of the guys have tons of respect for him. Look no further than Brooks Orpik. Last season it was rumored he wanted nothing to do with Therrien and then he re-upped during the summer. However on the other side of things, Roberts and Sydor couldn’t have been more annoyed with him. But they were handled accordingly.