ANAHEIM — A change of address for Matt Beleskey may still be in his future but starting Tuesday morning in Southern California held a different meaning.

“It was awesome to stay here, wake up the next morning a Duck,” Beleskey said. “That’s all I wanted.”

Relief came when the NHL trade deadline passed Monday and the Ducks’ second-leading goal scorer wasn’t having to pack his equipment bag and make travel arrangements. Despite swirling rumors that he could be dealt, Beleskey remains part of the team that drafted him.

Ducks general manager Bob Murray acknowledged that he was fielding an array of calls on the winger, whose 21 goals are only behind Corey Perry for the team lead. Beleskey’s unresolved contract status and his career-best production made him an attractive target.

Murray could have gained something of value in return for Beleskey, who can be an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Perhaps not getting a satisfactory offer, Murray figured it was better to keep a finisher around for their playoff run and take more cracks at agreement on an extension, even with the risk of losing him for nothing.

Beleskey sees that as a sign of Murray placing some importance on his contribution this season and potentially in the weeks ahead.

“It showed a lot for Bob and our management staff to not just deal me for a pick or whatever,” Beleskey said. “It showed alot of confidence in me. I’m very happy that they showed that and stuck with me.”

The day itself was a stressful one for Beleskey as contract talks didn’t advance Monday. The winger tried to keep an open mind but was also crossing his fingers and not wanting to head anywhere, especially with having a big role one of the league’s top teams.

“Obviously with the contract still in the works, it definitely weighed on me,” Beleskey said. “The last thing I want to do is leave this team going into the playoffs.”

Beleskey, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, has let his agent handle all the negotiations. The belief is that the key sticking point is a no-movement clause that his camp wants but the Ducks aren’t prepared to give.

It fits in with he wants — a future in Anaheim. He’ll at least be able to enjoy the ride with the Ducks as far as they go this season.

“This is where I want to be,” Beleskey said. “I’ve said that since Day 1. The thought of leaving at the deadline right before the playoffs, where you play all year to be a part of that, that weighed on me huge. I’m really happy that I’m still here.”