With Nick Bonino off to Nashville, the Pittsburgh Penguins are in need of a third line center. Matt Duchene’s name has been mentioned, but another name recently mentioned by DK Pittsburgh Sports is former Penguin Jordan Staal.
Staal was a crowd favorite in Pittsburgh when he was traded in 2012 to Carolina and has been a Hurricane since. Let’s take a look at his career since he left Pittsburgh and what his future holds if he returns.
A decrease of production in Carolina
Staal was a consistent third line center in his six seasons with the Penguins.