Eric Staal came to the Carolina Hurricanes with the idea of wearing No. 12 in the NHL and carving out a career. His father, Henry, had worn it years before in college in Canada, ...

Eric Staal, now 40, was asked how he spends his time in retirement. He smiled. “Lots of Saturdays in a row,” he said, sounding the common retirement refrain.

Eric Staal scored twice, the Pacific-leading Oilers didn't score at all and the Wild won two straight win for the first time this season.

Marc Staal (18) and his brother Eric Staal during warm-ups at the Garden last month. Eric had caught Marc shoulder to shoulder with his head down on the puck during a Ranger power play, while Marc ...

Red-hot MN Wild center Eric Staal was named the NHL's First Star of the Month for February on Thursday. In other news, the sky is blue, water is wet, and taxes are due in about a month and a half.

The Sabres’ trade for Eric Staal in September was their first shocker of the offseason. Their trade of Staal on Friday caught no one by surprise. The Sabres know what’s coming. “Nobody's ...

Eric Staal had not scored in nine games, and he carried the burden as if it were devouring his soul. The blank stares, self-flagellation and vows by the 15-year veteran to trust his instincts ...

On a crisp fall evening outside his home in Minnesota, Eric Staal was sitting alone Wednesday when he received a call from Wild general manager Bill Guerin. Staal, a 35-year-old center entering ...

Family first, and hopefully the Stanley Cup second. Rangers first-year GM Jeff Gorton skillfully swung a blockbuster deal Sunday afternoon to acquire Carolina Hurricanes captain and forward Eric St… ...

Eric Staal's debut with the Rangers on Monday night appeared ordinary, but a closer look revealed why he's going to be a hit on Broadway. The 31-year-old forward, who was acquired over the weekend ...

Eric Staal played 12 of his 18 seasons in the NHL with the Canes. Sunday, he’ll notch another milestone: His jersey will be retired at Lenovo Center.