Gretzky Raves About Jordan Staal's Leadership Run

When Wayne Gretzky starts praising a player’s leadership, the message carries a little extra weight. Jordan Staal has built a reputation the old-fashioned way, and a record run has only sharpened the spotlight on how he handles the job. In a league that loves scorers but survives on trust, Staal is getting the kind of nod that front offices and coaches never ignore.