The NHL rumor mill may be quieter than Silent Bob competing in a spelling bee, but that doesn't mean there isn't some buzz out there to unearth (and it also doesn't mean I'm about to go all Jay on you).
With the big free agents snatched up in a flash and a flurry of trades helping to change the landscape of the NHL, most NHL rosters are now pretty set. Still, there are players out there who could yet get traded, while one very high-profile star is looking to avoid arbitration.
It's all about as exciting as a game of hockey on the roof. Let's break down the latest NHL buzz.
Eric Staal
It's no secret that Eric Staal is coming off a disappointing season. He scored just 61 points last year, a mark he's exceeded in all but his rookie year and the lockout-shortened season of 2012-13. With the Carolina Hurricanes struggling in recent years and Staal accounting for a large chunk of their payroll, it isn't hard to connect the dots.
As Doug Mittler of ESPN.com (subscription required) noted, "The name of Eric Staal has been floated in trade rumors for month ...
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NHL Rumors: Breaking Down Latest Buzz Around the League
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