Eric Craig Staal (born October 29, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played eighteen seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, and Florida Panthers.

Eric Staal. Full Name: Eric Staal (Staalsy, Staaler) Position: C • Shoots: Left 6-4, 195lb (193cm, 88kg) Born: October 29, 1984 in Thunder Bay, Ontario ca. Draft: Carolina, 1st round (2nd overall), 2003 NHL Entry. Amateur Teams: Peterborough Petes. Pronunciation: \AIR-ihk STAWL\ Relatives: Brothers Jared Staal, Jordan Staal, Marc Staal ...

Statistics of Eric Staal, a hockey player from Thunder Bay, ONT born Oct 29 1984 who was active from 2000 to 2023.

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Aug 8, 2024 · Eric Staal announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday. The 39-year-old forward signed a ceremonial contract to retire with the Carolina Hurricanes, for whom he played 12 of his 18 NHL...

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Eric Staal, 1984-10-29 Thunder Bay, ON, CAN Canada. Most recently in the NHL with Florida Panthers. Complete player biography and stats.

Jul 30, 2024 · Staal scored a hat trick in a 5-2 win over Atlanta in his first game wearing the ”C” the following day, and he still stands as the longest tenured captain in Hurricanes...

Jul 30, 2024 · Former NHL all-star Eric Staal is retiring after 18 seasons. The Carolina Hurricanes announced Tuesday that Staal had signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the organization that originally drafted him No. 2 overall in 2003 and won a Stanley Cup with him three years later.

Jul 30, 2024 · Former Carolina Hurricanes captain Eric Staal signed a one-day contract with the team before announcing his retirement after 18 NHL seasons. Adam Proteau reacts.

Jul 30, 2024 · On Tuesday, Staal confirmed he’d played his last NHL game, signing a one-day contract with Carolina to retire as a Hurricane. The Canes will also retire Staal’s No. 12 at a yet-to-be-announced game this season.