Florida released Staal from his professional tryout offer Monday, George Richards of Panthers Press Box reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Panthers are pushed up against the cap ceiling and didn't have space to sign Staal. However, general manager Bill Zito said that the team is "trying to keep it alive" and potentially sign him later in the year.

Staal has impressed head coach Paul Maurice during the early stages of training camp, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maurice said Saturday that Staal, who is attending camp on a PTO, is a "legitimate contender" to earn a roster spot. The veteran forward didn't play in the NHL last season, but Staal suited up in four games for the Iowa Wild of the AHL and represented Canada at the Winter Olympics.

Staal signed a professional tryout with the Panthers on Wednesday, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal didn't play in the NHL last season, but he picked up five points in four games with AHL Iowa. He added four points in five contests with Team Canada at the Olympics. Staal seems like a long-shot to make the Panthers' roster, but he'll attempt his NHL comeback in Florida after his brother Marc signed a one-year deal with the team.

Staal agreed to terms on a professional tryout agreement with AHL Iowa on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

To be clear, Staal is reportedly not trying to break into the NHL but rather earn a spot with Team Canada for the 2022 Winter Olympics. In 53 games for Buffalo and Montreal last year, the 37-year-old veteran garnered five goals and eight helpers, far off the 70-point mark he hit in eight of his 17 NHL seasons. Still, if Staal were to impress at the Olympics, perhaps he could draw some interest from an NHL club or two.

Staal scored a goal and added three hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Staal received a pass from Nick Suzuki and scored in the second period. The 36-year-old Staal snapped his five-game point drought with the tally. He's been limited to fourth-line duties in the playoffs, but he's stick picked up eight points, 14 shots on net, 13 hits and a plus-3 rating in 15 outings.

Staal notched an assist in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Jets in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Staal set up Corey Perry for the opening goal 4:45 into the game. Through nine playoff outings, Staal has racked up a goal and six helpers. The veteran center has been limited to a bottom-six role, but he's been productive. That could make him a solid value pick in DFS for Monday's Game 4.

Staal scored a goal and provided an assist in Wednesday night's 5-3 win over the Jets in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

The Habs' trade deadline acquisition added to the teams lead in the first period on a cross crease pass from Corey Perry to beat Connor Hellebuyck. The 36-year-old's goal was his first of the playoffs and he now has six points in seven playoff games. Staal and the Habs will look to build off this win over the Jets Friday night in Game 2.

Staal recorded two assists in Monday's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 7.

EDGE Analysis

Staal set up the opening tally by Brendan Gallagher in the second period and Tyler Toffoli's empty-netter in the third. Through six playoff appearances, Staal has provided four assists, six shots on net, seven hits and a plus-1 rating. He's been limited to bottom-six duties, but the veteran center provides leadership and experience to the Canadiens' younger forwards.

Staal recorded an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Maple Leafs in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Staal had the secondary helper on Joel Armia's goal at 8:18 of the first period. Through four playoff contests, Staal has two assists, a plus-1 rating, four shots on net and five hits. He's mainly been limited to a fourth-line role, so he won't see as many opportunities to get involved on offense.

Staal (undisclosed) is in the lineup for Game 4 on Tuesday against Toronto, John Lu of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal was sidelined for Game 3 with the mystery issue, but it appears he's good to go Tuesday. The Thunder Bay, Ontario native recorded an assist in Game 1, which was just the second point in his last 14 contests. He'll center the fourth line between Joel Armia and Corey Perry.