Eric Staal

  1. NHL 2012 Offseason: Fixing the Toronto Maple Leafs, Part 1: No.1 Center

    "The Leafs blew up." "They collapsed." "Ran a tractor trailer off a cliff." Insert other often-used cliches in here...

    Torrin Batchelor Written by Torrin Batchelor about 1 month ago 2,387 reads 37 comments

  2. Carolina Hurricanes' Recent Play Bodes Well for 2012-13 Playoff Chances

    Four months ago, the Carolina Hurricanes were among the worst teams in the NHL . Is it possible they've already become one of the best? Led by a fresh face behind the bench ...

    Andrew Hirsh Written by Andrew Hirsh about 2 months ago 419 reads 3 comments

  3. Could Eric Staal Be the New Centre the Toronto Maple Leafs Are Looking For?

     Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke's job is apparently difficult these days. He has already stated that he is going to make a move by this year's trade deadline, and has all Leaf fans projecting his move...

    Tyler Lavoie Written by Tyler Lavoie about 4 months ago 1,369 reads 21 comments

  4. NHL Trade Rumors: Jeff Carter and Huge Names Who Should Be Dealt

    As the NHL trade deadline approaches, the magnitude of the rumors and the rate in which they hit the public starts to increase exponentially by the day...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 4 months ago 4,092 reads 6 comments

  5. NHL Stars Who Must Be Better Down the Stretch

    The 2012 NHL All-Star Game signifies crunch-time for teams, and these underachieving NHL stars must be better down the stretch if they hope to help their teams...

    Matt Bowen Written by Matt Bowen about 4 months ago 207 reads 2 comments

  6. NHL Trade Rumors: Ranking the Players the Toronto Maple Leafs Should Pursue

    Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs have been hearing an endless stream of rumors regarding their favorite team and potential blockbuster trades...

    Jonathan Reid Written by Jonathan Reid about 5 months ago 3,232 reads 3 comments

  7. Toronto Maple Leafs: Why Fans Shouldn't Want Rick Nash or Eric Staal

    Throughout the past few weeks, trade rumors have run rampant through Toronto, with fans crying for Brian Burke to pull off another blockbuster trade...

    Harry Orbach Miller Written by Harry Orbach Miller about 5 months ago 2,372 reads 26 comments

  8. Where's Matt Moulson? New York Islanders Forward Snubbed on All-Star Ballot

    You read that correctly. The forward tied for sixth in the Eastern Conference in goals has received zero votes to the All-Star game. That is because he is not even included on a ballot...

    Christopher Benini Written by Christopher Benini about 5 months ago 414 reads 5 comments

  9. Brian Burke Is on the Clock to Fix Maple Leafs and Quick

    Brian Burke's decision to stick his neck out for his old buddy Ron Wilson is admirable on a certain level pertaining to loyalty...

    Joey Wilson Written by Joey Wilson about 5 months ago 1,511 reads 12 comments

  10. NHL Trade Rumors: Acquiring Eric Staal Would Be Terrible for Toronto Maple Leafs

    The Toronto Maple Leafs would be foolish to trade for Carolina Hurricanes star Eric Staal and, in the process, destroy a lot of the young talent and organizational depth that ...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 5 months ago 3,531 reads 24 comments

  11. NHL Trade Rumors: Teams That Must Go Hard After Eric Staal

    It only makes sense that Carolina's Eric Staal would be a hot commodity. He's a strong player on one of the worst teams in the league, so it only makes sense that he would be highly sought after...

    Michael Dixon Written by Michael Dixon about 5 months ago 312 reads 0 comments

  12. NHL Carolina Hurricanes: 5 Biggest Reasons Behind Their Dreadful Start

    The 2011-12 season hasn't been kind to the Carolina Hurricanes . A year after falling one win shy of the playoffs, the 'Canes have taken several steps backwards, currently occupying last place in the Eastern Conference standings...

    Andrew Hirsh Written by Andrew Hirsh about 6 months ago 375 reads 8 comments

  13. 6 Big Names the Islanders Could Trade for to Turn Their Season Around

    With the lack of the Islanders ' scoring and early-season struggles, one can only wonder if the Islanders will make a move to help out their production...

    Christopher Benini Written by Christopher Benini about 6 months ago 407 reads 4 comments

  14. Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Speculation: 4 Players That Would Fit the Team's Needs

    The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a great start to the NHL season sitting near the top of the Eastern Conference, but still are not considered a contender...

    Mark Colvin Written by Mark Colvin about 6 months ago 8,137 reads 26 comments

  15. Pittsburgh Penguins: Return to Take on Carolina Hurricanes and Kirk Muller

    The Pittsburgh Penguins rebounded from an ugly loss to the New York Rangers by shutting the Washington Capitals down. The Capitals could only manage two shots on goal in the third period and lost to the Pens by the score of 2-1...

    Ernest Hindman Written by Ernest Hindman about 6 months ago 161 reads 0 comments

  16. 13 Highest-Paid NHL Players: Which Ones Are Worth the Price?

    Let’s be honest. At the highest level of professional sports the vast majority of athletes are overpaid. Then again, if you’re among the best at your sport in the entire world you’re likely an invaluable commodity to your team...

    Adam Graham Written by Adam Graham about 6 months ago 28,095 reads 26 comments

  17. Carolina Hurricanes: How Will Eric Staal React in New York

    Eric Staal and the Carolina Hurricanes will visit the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York City Friday night for the first time since Eric knocked his younger ...

    John Bain Written by John Bain about 7 months ago 262 reads 6 comments

  18. NHL Rankings: Eric Staal and the Biggest Disappointments so Far

    The 2011-12 season is still young, but already, certain players and teams are not playing up to preseason expectations...

    Jake Lessick Written by Jake Lessick about 7 months ago 1,092 reads 9 comments

  19. Carolina Hurricanes Team Report: Grading Their First Month of the '11-'12 Season

    The Carolina Hurricanes have taken the rough road through the first month of the season. Despite wins in two of their last three games—against Chicago and Tampa Bay, no ...

    Mark Jones Written by Mark Jones about 7 months ago 252 reads 9 comments

  20. Carolina Hurricanes: Jeff Skinner and Eric Who?

    Since the NHL lockout in '04-'05, Eric Staal has led the Hurricanes in points four out of six seasons, conceding the lead to veteran Ray Whitney on two separate occasions...

    Riley Kufta Written by Riley Kufta about 7 months ago 403 reads 27 comments

  21. Carolina Hurricanes Team Report: Solving the Depth Chart Conundrum

    The 2011-2012 season has been nothing if not a rollercoaster ride for the Carolina Hurricanes. Nearing the three-week mile marker, the 'Canes stand at 3-3-3—considering that ...

    Mark Jones Written by Mark Jones about 7 months ago 280 reads 4 comments

  22. 15 NHL Teams and Players Who Already Look Like Busts

    It's early in the NHL season, but some teams and players have already disappointed to the point that there is concern. Obviously, some teams aren't going to show up on this list...

    Tab Bamford Written by Tab Bamford about 7 months ago 2,109 reads 61 comments

  23. Carolina Hurricanes: Can They Improve with the Same Roster as Last Year?

    The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the least talked about teams in the entire NHL , and have been that way ever since they transferred over from Hartford...

    A.J. Warner Written by A.J. Warner about 8 months ago 209 reads 3 comments

  24. Eric Staal and the 10 Truly Most Valuable NHL Forwards to Their Teams

    Today, the emphasis on numbers and statistics has become so prevalent that even trophies have lost their true meanings. The Hart Trophy is supposed to be awarded to the NHL player who is most valuable to his team...

    Christopher Ong Written by Christopher Ong about 9 months ago 1,370 reads 17 comments

  25. Carolina Hurricanes: Eric Staal No Longer Needs to Be the Team's Best Forward

    If the Carolina Hurricanes want to rise from the lower levels of the Eastern Conference to not only reach playoff status, but maybe even conference contender level, there is one huge thing that would help them get there...

    Doug Bretz Written by Doug Bretz about 9 months ago 351 reads 9 comments