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Karmanos not worried, not panicking
2 hours ago by
Lord Stanley's Blog
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Watching the Hurricanes practice today was the man most concerned about the direction of the season -- owner Peter Karmanos Jr.
Karmanos said he was in town on business, not to drop by for a few words with the players or try to boost their morale. Like most in the organization,...
Eric Staal to sit with upper-body injury
7 days ago by
SportingNews.com
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Sporting News staff reports
Carolina Hurricanes forward Eric Staal is expected to miss a few games because of an upper body injury suffered Sunday against the San Jose Sharks.
The injury will end a streak of 349 consecutive regular-season games played for Staal.
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Staal and his 'Crew' take to the ice
13 days ago by
Lord Stanley's Blog
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The Hurricanes' Eric Staal took to the RBC Center ice twice Tuesday.
The first time was Tuesday morning for the Hurricanes' scheduled practice, and Staal skated and worked hard. But the second time on the ice was decidedly special — and, Staal said, a lot of fun.
Staal...
Staal to miss at least three games
7 days ago by
Lord Stanley's Blog
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Eric Staal has been a constant in the Carolina lineup for all but one game of his career, but he's going to miss at least the next three games.
Hurricanes coach Paul Maurice described the "upper body" injury that knocked Staal out of Sunday's loss as a "...
Rutherford: Staal to miss some games
8 days ago by
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Canes center Eric Staal will miss some games because of an upper-body injury suffered Sunday against the San Jose Sharks, general manager Jim Rutherford said today.
Staal has played in 349 consecutive regular-season games, but that streak will end, Rutherford said. He has missed...
Staal misses practice for "maintenance"
25 days ago by
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Center Eric Staal was held out of practice Friday for the second straight day but his consecutive-game streak of 342 regular-season games isn't in jeopardy.
Staal has been hampered the past week or so by some lower-body muscle tightness. He had 22:22 in ice time Wednesday against...
Panthers' DeBoer has felt Canes' pain
6 days ago by
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SUNRISE, Fla. — Florida Panthers coach Peter DeBoer says he's wary of the Hurricanes and worried about tonight's game.
Coachspeak? Do a degree, yes. The Canes have lost their last nine games and will be playing tonight without center Eric Staal for the first time since...
Blue Jackets 3, Canes 2
2 days ago by
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Carolina Hurricanes went into the game with an 11-game winless streak and without forwards Eric Staal and Ray Whitney.
And after the first 7 1-2 minutes Saturday, they were playing without goaltender Cam Ward, who suffered that coach Paul Maurice called a "...
Staal to skate with Capital City Crew
15 days ago by
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The Kids ‘N Community Foundation is hosting the Capital City Crew at the RBC Center on Tuesday for a practice that will be joined by Eric Staal.
The Capital City Crew, formed earlier this year, has 32 underprivileged kids from Boys and Girls Club locations in Wake County. It will...
Jordan Staal likes sound of new title
27 days ago by
Lord Stanley's Blog
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Jordan Staal figures he's heard just about every question from the media about being a Staal and playing against his brothers in the NHL and the family and growing up in Thunder Bay.
But here was a new one: how does it feel to be called Uncle Jordan?
"That's awesome...
Staal enjoys winging it
September 01, 2009 by
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Now on the left wing for the Carolina Hurricanes, Eric Staal ...
Don't expect that to happen. Staal was used on the wing at Canada's Olympic orientation camp last week in Calgary and said he enjoyed it, but certainly not enough to tell Canes coach Paul Mauirce he'...
Staal ready for more ice time tonight
October 03, 2009 by
Lord Stanley's Blog
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BOSTON -- Forgive Eric Staal if he's a little tired today. The Canes center did have 26:39 of ice time Friday in the opener against the Flyers.
The breakdown: 13:35 at even strength, 10:27 on the power play, 2:37 short-handed. Staal logged more ice than in any regular-season...
Staal won't be lacking any energy
October 02, 2009 by
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Eric Staal says there's no more apt term than "Caniac." Driving past the RBC Center lots, seeing Hurricanes fans tailgating, see all the homemade signs, always brings a smile to his face, he says.
"It's amped up, and especially for the playoffs," the...
Canes can't win for losing
5 days ago by
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SUNRISE, Fla. -- When will it end?
Friday, against the Toronto Maple Leafs? The next day, at Columbus? Next week? Later in the month?
The Hurricanes will win another game at some point, but it's hard to guess when. Or how.
For those who may be wondering, the franchise had...
Staal feeling better, ready for Pens
27 days ago by
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You didn't really expect Eric Staal to miss this game, did you?
The Canes center missed part of Monday's practice and all of Tuesday's practice with some muscle tightness, but Staal was wheeling around the RBC Center ice today in the morning skate.
"I'...
Have Canes reached that 'point" yet?
6 days ago by
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SUNRISE, Fla. -- Canes defenseman Niclas Wallin has been with the teams long enough to go through a lot of highs and lows.
A nine-game losing streak qualifies as a low. It also appears injured center Eric Staal might be out two-to-four weeks, not just a few games. Another low.
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Welcome to Tobacco Road, Parker
September 24, 2009 by
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If Parker Lucas Staal was growing up in Thunder Bay, Ontario, like his dad and uncles, it would be a done deal. He would play hockey. No question.
But ...
"He's a North Carolinian now," Eric Staal says of his new-born son. "May be basketball.
"My wife...
Canes hope changes make a difference
14 days ago by
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Sometimes, a few small changes can make a big difference. Coach Paul Maurice hopes that's the case with the Canes.
Maurice has shuffled the lines the past couple of games. He has moved Rod Brind'Amour from center to wing. He has Eric Staal on the point on the power play...
NHL's Top 50: Eric Staal (No. 18)
by Adam GretzFiled under: Hurricanes, NHL Fans, NHL VideosFanHouse's Adam Gretz takes a look at his top 50 players in the NHL. No. 18 is Carolina Hurricanes forward Eric Staal.The return of Paul Maurice behind the Hurricanes' bench in December ignited a furious second-half...
Staal, Whitney, Ward among those missing practice
22 days ago by
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With several players sitting out of practice, the Canes couldn't get in systems work today at the RBC Center.
"But that's OK because that's not for me where it's at," coach Paul Maurice said. "It's some sharpness with the puck and our compete...
Leafs 3, Canes 2
3 days ago by
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RALEIGH -- Good or bad teams, Eastern or Western Conference, American or Canadian, the Carolina Hurricanes do not discriminate when it comes to losing.
The Canes dropped their fifth straight on Friday night, a 3-2 disappointment to the equally generous Toronto Maple Leafs, who are...
SECOND HALF SAM?
April 06, 2009 by
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For the second straight year Sam Gagner has wet Oiler fans appetite for a top end forward to complement Ales Hemsky with his play down the stretch. Last year their was a buzz around the league with Gagner’s promising finish putting up: 7 goals and 17 points over his final...
Eric Staal to Skate with Capital City Crew Tuesday
19 days ago by
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RALEIGH, NC—Doug Warf, Director of Community Relations for the Carolina Hurricanes and Executive Director of the Kids ‘N Community Foundation, today announced that Foundation will be hosting the Capital City Crew at the RBC Center on T...
Wild Canucks Arrested after Bachelor Party
July 26, 2007 by
Everything But the Game
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Carolina Hurricanes star Eric Staal and his younger brother Jordan of the Penguins, along with a number of their cousins, were arrested Saturday morning in Minnesota. They were charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing the legal process.
In-game: Leafs @ Canes
3 days ago by
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RALEIGH -- Brandon Sutter's third goal in four games and a Sergei Samsonov rebound have the Carolina Hurricanes in front of Toronto Maple Leafs, 2-1 with 15 minutes left in the second period.
The Canes, winless in the past 10 games, haven't won since Oct. 9, a 7-2 outburst...
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