Adams also addressed media speculation that the Sabres might buy out the contract of defenseman Mattias Samuelsson. The ...

Former NHL all-star Eric Staal is retiring after 18 seasons. The Carolina Hurricanes announced Tuesday that Staal had signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the organization that ...

Eric Staal came to the Carolina Hurricanes with the idea of wearing No. 12 in the NHL and carving out a career. His father, ...

Eric Staal announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday. The 39-year-old forward signed a ceremonial contract to retire with the Carolina Hurricanes, for whom he played 12 of his 18 NHL seasons.

Staal totaled 1,063 points (455 goals, 608 assists) in 1,365 career regular-season games over 18 NHL seasons as a member of the Hurricanes, New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres ...

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.

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.

Hockey made Eric Staal and his siblings connect. Now his sons are following suit. By Sarah McLellan. January 28, 2018 at 4:58AM. Staal is in Tampa, Fla., this weekend with sons (from left) Levi, 6 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Former NHL forward Eric Staal is rejoining the Buffalo Sabres, this time in a front-office role as special assistant to general manager Kevyn Adams, the team announced Wednesday.

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.

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.

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.