Jordan Staal News

Although most of the attention this time of year is predicated on the Stanley Cup Final , this time of year also plays host to a number of player and personnel rumors as we inch closer to the summer.

Key Stat : Matt Cooke set a career high in goals and his second highest mark in points while reducing his penalty minutes from 129 last year to 44 PIMs this season.

There are two things that people who are not from Pittsburgh think of when they envision the Steel City: pollution and professional sports.

So far this summer there has been plenty of speculation as to what the Canes should do regarding their roster for next season and beyond.

There has been an awful lot of talk lately about the Penguins trading center Jordan Staal and, as has been noted in this space numerous times, it's certainly is possible they will be forced to do that eventually.

We're looking at hopefully getting extensions with [Crosby and Staal] ." - Ray Shero on potentially signing Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal to contract extensions.

Two big wind farm projects canceled in the state Pittsburgh Zoo unveils center to aid ailing animals Marlins defeat Pirates, 6-2 The Penguins' season ended more than three weeks ago, but general manager Ray Shero hasn't struggled to stay busy.

The 2011-2012 Pittsburgh Penguins season came to a disappointing end this spring at the hands of our cross-state rivals.

May 7, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA; Nashville Predators right wing Alexander Radulov skates with the puck as Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Keith Yandle defends during the third period in game five of the 2012 Western Conference semifinals at Jobing.com Arena.

While I can't imagine the Penguins wanting to trade Jordan Staal within the division, it might be the best place to get a solid return.

Good morning! It's been awhile since I got one of these out the door, and everything has been happening in the meantime! First off, a heart congratulations and Manly Hug to The Dark Blue Jacket, who will be starting a unique partnership with Fox Sports Ohio this summer.

April 20, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury makes a save against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period in game five of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at CONSOL Energy Center.

Mar 30, 2012; Buffalo, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal watches the game from the bench against the Buffalo Sabres at the First Niagara Center.