Eric Staal

It's time to recognize top performers at halfway mark of NHL season

2013-03-11 01:07:13

The Chicago Blackhawks were the big story as the NHL reached the halfway point of its lockout-shortened schedule, but many other excellent performances deserve recognition. Here are some. Halfway coach of the year: Joel Quenneville, Chicago. 21-0-3 isn't...

Ducks chalk up another shutout after extending Getzlaf

2013-03-08 23:22:00

In choosing between a secure future in Anaheim or venturing into the unknown as a free agent this summer, Ryan Getzlaf didn't demand that the Ducks construct their team around him. “It's more about building in general,” he said. “As...

Eric Staal and Nicklas Lidstrom selected as NHL All-Star captains

2011-01-18 16:32:59

NHL All-Stars: Joel Quenneville to coach Team Staal, Peter Laviolette to coach Team Lidstrom

2011-01-28 16:33:07

NHL All-Star skills contest participants chosen

2011-01-29 16:33:16

Edler suspended from IIHF World Championship for hit on Staal

2013-05-18 02:34:02

While the Carolina Hurricanes await news on the severity of Eric Staal's knee injury, the player responsible for the injury has been punished. The International Ice Hockey Federation on Friday suspended Swedish defenseman Alexander Edler for his knee-...

The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.), Chip Alexander column

2013-05-17 02:34:02

The Carolina Hurricanes' season was derailed, in part, thanks to knee injuries to goaltender Cam Ward and defenseman Justin Faulk. Now, Canes captain Eric Staal is hurt. Staal suffered an apparent knee injury Thursday in Canada's quarterfinal game...

Canes scatter for the summer as team looks to next season

2013-04-30 02:24:03

The Carolina Hurricanes hoped to be using Monday to prepare for the Stanley Cup playoffs, not packing up equipment bags, doing end-of-year media interviews and completing summer plans. General manager Jim Rutherford was in Toronto for the NHL Draft...

Hurricanes close on a sour note

2013-04-28 00:00:00

PITTSBURGH _ Other than holding up the Stanley Cup in victory, there is probably no good way for an NHL team to end the hockey season. There's disappointment. There's a finality to playing the last game that brings frustration and regret. So it was...

Surrounded by talent, Canes' Tlusty enjoys breakout season

2013-04-28 02:34:03

After Jiri Tlusty scored a career-high 17 goals last year for the Carolina Hurricanes, general manager Jim Rutherford called it a breakout season for the winger. "He's still a young player," Rutherford said last April. "There's still room for him to...

Hurricanes end season with 8-3 loss to Penguins

2013-04-28 02:34:03

Other than holding up the Stanley Cup in victory, there probably is no good way for an NHL team to end the hockey season. There's disappointment. There's a finality to playing the last game that brings frustration and regret. So it was Saturday for...

Live from Pittsburgh: Hurricanes vs. Penguins

2013-04-28 00:00:00

Jordan Staal won the opening faceoff and received a standing ovation in the first period at Consol Energy Center. Staal also has an assist as the Canes and Pens are tied 3-3 after the second period. The night's surprise star: Canes forward Kevin...

Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins and Eric Staal #12 of the Carolina Hurricanes chase a loose puck behind the net during play at PNC Arena.

2013-01-28 20:48:31

Carolina Hurricanes Eric Staal (12) and Florida Panthers' Jason Garrison (52) go for the puck during the first period.

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Carolina Hurricanes Eric Staal (12) and Florida Panthers' Jason Garrison (52) go for the puck during the first period.

2011-11-29 00:00:00