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Eric
Staal
Center
Birthdate
29/10/1984
Birthplace
Thunder Bay, ON
Draft Info
2003: Rd 1, Pk 2 (CAR)
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Biography
Birthdate
29/10/1984
Birthplace
Thunder Bay, ON
Draft Info
2003: Rd 1, Pk 2 (CAR)
Position
Center
Career History
Florida Panthers
2022-2023 (1 Season)
Montreal Canadiens
2020*-2021 (1 Season)
Buffalo Sabres
2020*-2021 (1 Season)
Minnesota Wild
2016-2020 (4 Seasons)
New York Rangers
2015*-2016 (1 Season)
Carolina Hurricanes
2003-2004, 2005-2015* (12 Seasons)
NHL News
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How tough lessons made Frederik Andersen the MVP-caliber goalie of 2026
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Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket
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Kornheiser, Wilbon remember 4-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux
Kornheiser, Wilbon remember 4-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux
