Hurricanes, Eric Staal working towards contract extension

The union between Eric Staal and the Carolina Hurricanes seems likely to endure.

After meeting with Staal's agent, general manager Ron Francis indicated the two sides are working towards a contract extension, according to Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.

"I’ve had a general and open and honest conversation with Eric’s agent on things," Francis said Saturday. "We’ll continue to have those as we move into the summer. Eric has indicated he wants to be part of the Hurricanes moving forward, and we’ll see if we can get that worked out."

Carolina's captain is set to earn $8.25 million in 2015-16, the final year of his contract with the club. The 30-year-old has been with the team for 11 years, and recorded 23 goals, 31 assists, and a 57.2 Corsi For rating at even strength this past season.