Eric Staal is one of the better free agent centers available to sign July 1. He’s a tier below Steven Stamkos, of course, but the former Stanley Cup champ still would be a nice addition to a contending team.
Sportsnet’s John Shannon reported Tuesday the amount of teams showing interest in Staal and where his expectations are at.
Staal tallied 39 points (13 goals, 26 assists) in 83 games between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers last season, and he drove puck possession well with a 55.83 Corsi For percentage at even strength.
He’d be a good second-line center for a team lacking depth and skill down the middle. Staal also could b…