Looks like Staal is making progress. Limited to only 34 games this season, the former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points on the season. His return would be a huge boost to the Pens' offense.

Likely just a paper move to give the Pens more flexibility. He has 15 goals and 21 points over 34 games.

Staal has not played since hurting his knee on Friday night. Tough to expect too much more from him this season as he probably returns with a few weeks left in the season.

Staal has not played since hurting his knee on Friday night. Tough to expect too much more from him this season as he probably returns with a few weeks left in the season.

***LIVE HITS*** -Goalie Brian Elliott for St. Louis has a whopping 9 saves so far tonight at home against Colorado after two periods. Nine saves. 4-0 St. Louis. The Avalanche decided not to show up tonight, which is tough when you are paid to play. Giguere, by the way, has 24 saves for Colorado. -With Jordan Staal out with a knee injury, and Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang out indefinitely, the Penguins line-up is depleted. It is showing tonight as they are losing at home to the Devils 3-1 late in the third period. Evgeni Malkin can only do so much by himself. read more

Great news for Staal owners as he draws back and should center the second line.

Staal could sit out for the third consecutive game. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points in 28 games.

Staal sits out for the second consecutive game. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points in 28 games.

Staal remains banged up but was healthy enough to get into the lineup for the team's last game. He has 12 goals and 18 points through 28 games.

Sure sounds like both players will get in tonight.