Jordan Staal has rejected a contract offer from the Pittsburgh Penguins, which multiple media outlets reported was for 10 years. Staal’s agent confirmed to ESPN.com that his client has rejected an extension from the Penguins, but did not specify the terms. “He is not prepared to enter into a contract extension at this time,” Paul Krepelka said [...]

Mark Madden reports via Twitter that Jordan Staal would prefer to play with brother Eric Staal in Carolina if the Pittsburgh Penguins decide to trade the center. Staal, who has one year remaining on his current deal and has maintained that he prefers to remain in Pittsburgh. With Sidney Crosby’s deal due to expire after next season [...]

The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Carolina General Manager Jim Rutherford said Monday that the team has the monetary flexibility to bring in a high-profile player via free agency or a trade this summer. New Jersey Devils captain Zach Parise who will be a Free Agent this summer could be a prime target of the Hurricanes this summer. [...]