ERIC STAAL NEWS

Staal to skate with Capital City Crew

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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...
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Welcome to Tobacco Road, Parker

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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...
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SECOND HALF SAM?

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...
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Can good vibes of trip help Canes win on road?

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MONTREAL -- The Hurricanes don't have Eric Staal, Cam Ward, Scott Walker and Joni Pitkanen with them for tonight's game against the Canadiens. But a lot of the players brought their fathers along. It's the team's annual "Fathers Trip," which means rooming...
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Puck Headlines: Selanne out; preparing for Blackhawks, Pens

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Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • It's a known fact that the Carolina Hurricanes made same truly awful bobblehead dolls, like the Eric...
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Wild Canucks Arrested after Bachelor Party

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.
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Monday debate: Who plays with Staal?

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With all of Carolina's top-nine forwards back for this season, and no new arrivals in that group, which players would fit the best on either side of Eric Staal? Ray Whitney and Tuomo Ruutu, who will probably start there? Or some other combination of Erik Cole, Chad LaRose,...
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Question and answer with Eric Staal

via ESPN: Q: With Jared also on the NHL horizon, there will soon be four Staal brothers in the league. How much do you notice when you
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Staal still looking to improve game

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This past season gave Eric Staal a lot to remember. He signed the seven-year, $57.75 million contract extension. He scored 40 goals for the second time in his career. He led the Hurricanes back into the playoffs and scored 10 goals, with none bigger than the one with 31.7 seconds...
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Staal, Whitney, Ward among those missing practice

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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...
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On the Beat: Eric Staal may return next week, Babcock sticks with Ericsson, Ron Wilson vows to be less patient, Penguins lose key defenceman, Boudreau says about Ovechkin “As of today, he’s in”.

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Ducks GM expresses displeasure with team; Bruins looking for consistency; Babcock shows trust in rookie Ericsson; Andrew Peters may be key to Devils streak; Flyers rookie James van Riemsdyk back in the lineup. These stories and more after the jump.
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Eric Staal to Skate with Capital City Crew Tuesday

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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...
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Blue Jackets 3, Canes 2

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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 "...
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Hurricanes 4, Canucks 3

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In a season that very little has gone right, not much went wrong for the Carolina Hurricanes in the early going Saturday. But then came the third period. Still, the Hurricanes ended a five-game losing streak with a 5-3 over the Vancouver Canucks in front of 14,990 fans at the RBC...
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Staal, Ward get invitations

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Canes center Eric Staal and goaltender Cam Ward have earned invitations to participate in Canada's National Men's Team orientation camp. The summer evaluation camp will be held Aug. 24-27 at the Saddledome in Calgary to assist in preparation for the 2010 Winter Games in...
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Islanders Postgame Video: Loss to Hurricanes

Eric Staal scored two goals Thursday night at the Coliseum, as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Islanders, 6-2.
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Rutherford, Canes face tough decisions

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Canes general manager Jim Rutherford has some tough decisions to make, and sooner rather than later. There seemed to be a palpable feeling Friday night, after the Canes' 6-4 collapse against the Atlanta Thrashers, that a threshold of sorts had been passed. It was as if you...
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The SportSquee Glossary: Hansbrough Eyes

Hansbrough Eyes (n.)def.- A condition in which one's eyes take on an overly intense or insane bearingUsage- "Did you see the Hansbrough Eyes on Paul LoDuca when he was yelling at that ump?" or "Sure he'll take a few shifts off, but every once in a while Eric...
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Have Canes reached that 'point" yet?

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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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Does star power matter for the NHL in the U.S.?

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If were to make an all-injured player all-star team, it's probably Daniel Sedin(notes), Eric Staal(notes) and Marian Hossa(notes) up front; Andrei Markov(notes) and Rob Blake(notes) on the blue line; and Cam Ward(notes) between the pipes. Which is to say that there are some pretty...
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Birds Without Wings - Hurricanes 7 Thrashers 1

The picture above pretty much summarizes the season for the Atlanta Thrashers. The frustration continued last night in Raleigh as the Carolina Hurricanes routed the “Dirty Birds”, 7-1. The Canes scored early and scored often, with Eric Staal leading the way with a goal...
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Watching, waiting

The Canes can clinch the Southeast Division title tonight if Tampa wins in Washington, but the Canes won't be holding their breath. Coach Peter Laviolette will go to his son's baseball game instead of watching. Eric Staal plans to catch a movie. And Scott Walker will play...
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Entry 'Eastern Conference Final: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Carolina Hurricanes' (ID:131327) added by user 'PenguinsExperience'

Published Blog: Penguins Experience Title: Eastern Conference Final: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Carolina Hurricanes Author: PenguinsExperience Home ice advantage for the Penguins.The Hurricane are fast and strong.Cam Ward is a great goaltender and...
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Eric Staal Named to All Star Team

Carolina Hurricanes center Eric Staal was named to the 2008 All Star team earlier today. Staal has played extremely well the past few weeks for the Canes and certainly deserves the honor. He’ll be the only representative from Carolina this year. Congratulations Eric! Will Staal...
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Canes hope changes make a difference

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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...
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