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The Carolina Hurricanes say they expect captain Eric Staal to be ready to start next season after suffering a scary-looking knee injury during an international tournament.

After missing two months with an injured right eye, New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal returned to the lineup for Game 3 against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.

Thirteen players, according to sources, have so far committed to Team Canada for the world championships: Forwards Steven Stamkos, Claude Giroux, Eric Staal, Jordan Staal, Wayne Simmonds, Matt Read, Ryan O'Reilly, Matt Duchene, Taylor Hall, Jorda...

The Carolina Hurricanes put all their Staals in their starting lineup.

Jiri Tlusty scored two first-period goals and Dan Ellis stopped 34 shots to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Lightning on Sunday night.

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in its player power rankings, with San Jose's Antti Niemi rising to No. 1 among goaltenders. Also, Toronto's Nazem Kadri and Boston's Patrice Bergeron climb the skater ranks.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2013

Alexander Semin has found a home with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in its player power rankings, with Boston's Tuukka Rask rising to No. 2 among goalies. Also, Nazem Kadri makes an appearance on the skater list.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2013

Apparently seeing their brother Marc suffer a harrowing eye injury was enough to convince Eric and Jordan Staal to start wearing visors.

Neil Greenberg outlines the five most potent forward lines in the NHL in 2013, noting that the Hurricanes' addition of Alexander Semin to go along with Eric Staal and Jiri Tlusty has given Carolina a top-scoring trio this season.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2013

Jordan Staal saw his brother Marc Sunday night for the first time since the New York Rangers defenseman suffered the grisly eye injury that has sidelined him indefinitely and is optimistic that he will play again this season.

At a glance: Securing only two of 10 points in the past five games, the Rangers return from a four-game road trip looking to snap a three-game losing streak; they face the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night at Madison Square Garden in the clubs' fir...

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in its player power rankings, with Columbus' Sergei Bobrovsky rising to No. 2 among goalies on the strength of his thoroughly dominating week. Also, Chris Kunitz and Patrick Kane climb the skater ranks.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2013

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in its player power rankings, with Anaheim's Ryan Getzlaf rising to No. 5 on the strength of his continued hot play for the resurgent Ducks. Also, Jiri Tlusty and Brad Marchand make the top 10 skaters.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2013

Alexander Semin had a goal and two assists, linemate Eric Staal added three assists and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres, 4-3, on Tuesday night.

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in its player power rankings, with the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby regaining the top ranking among skaters while teammate Chris Kunitz soars to No. 4.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2013