The odd thing about the NHL Trade Deadline was that Eric Staal could have been traded. Something felt off about the whole idea and yet it would not go away. Sometimes, it benefits to trust one’s gut.
Sure enough, Eric Staal going anywhere but Minnesota was ridiculous in the end. Minnesota going ice cold over the last month or so had no bearing on Staal’s decision. He likes it there and that always helps. Let’s take a look at the details.
Eric Staal signs new, two-year extension…
He chose wisely while helping the Minnesota Wild.