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    Eric Staal

    EricStaal

    • Center
    • Birthdate
      29/10/1984
    • Birthplace
      Thunder Bay, ON
    • Draft Info
      2003: Rd 1, Pk 2 (CAR)

    Stats

    • G
      455
    • A
      608
    • PTS
      1063
    • +/-
      -82
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    Biography

    Birthdate29/10/1984
    BirthplaceThunder Bay, ON
    Draft Info2003: Rd 1, Pk 2 (CAR)
    Position Center

    Career History

    Florida Panthers
    Florida Panthers2022-2023 (1 Season)
    Montreal Canadiens
    Montreal Canadiens2020*-2021 (1 Season)
    Buffalo Sabres
    Buffalo Sabres2020*-2021 (1 Season)
    Minnesota Wild
    Minnesota Wild2016-2020 (4 Seasons)
    New York Rangers
    New York Rangers2015*-2016 (1 Season)
    Carolina Hurricanes
    Carolina Hurricanes2003-2004, 2005-2015* (12 Seasons)

    NHL News

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    How tough lessons made Frederik Andersen the MVP-caliber goalie of 2026

    How tough lessons made Frederik Andersen the MVP-caliber goalie of 2026

    From past struggles in conference finals rounds to health scares, it has not always been a smooth ascent for the Canes netminder.
    Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

    Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

    Montreal has no room left for error. Plus, highlights from Game 4, and updated playoff stats.
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