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| Height: 6-4 Weight: 205 Shoots: L Born: October 29, 1984, Thunder Bay, Ontario |
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October 2, 2008 Eric Staal collected a pair of goals in Thursday's 4-2 preseason win over Nashville. Both goals were scored on a wrist shot. Our View:Staal is off to a strong start and shall remain a rock solid fantasy center for 2008, capable of topping 40 goals. |
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September 28, 2008 The AP reports that Hurricanes center Eric Staal played for the first time in the preseason in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Philadelphia. He had seven of the team's 21 shots on goal through two periods and finished with eight shots and no goals. Our View:Not sure why he missed out on their previous games but he should be good to go. Of 310 shots last season, Staal only converted 38 of them into goals. |
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September 15, 2008 Last week Eric Staal signed a new seven year contract for over $55 million, but the NHL said that the contract is a no go. The NHL has issues with the no-trade clause that is in Staal's contract. TSN.ca is reporting that the re-submitted contract will simply say that the no-trade clause kicks in as soon as he's eligible for unrestricted free agency. Our View:Last year Staal played in all of the Hurricanes games last year and netted 38 goals and helped on another 44. |
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September 11, 2008 According to sources, the Carolina Hurricanes will announce the signing of center Eric Staal to a 7-year, $56-60 million deal on Thursday, according to ESPN.com. "They know I want to be here, they know that I really enjoy the area and love the organization," Staal said. Our View:We'd want to be there too if someone gave us that much loot. The deal will not kick in until next season as he still has one year left on a deal that owes him $5 million this year. Look for Stall to be a point-per-game performer this season season, one with the capability of cracking the 40-goal plateau. |
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September 10, 2008 Eric Staal is close to signing a long term extension with the 'Canes, and he showed up in great shape proving he is ready to be an even bigger part of the Carolina offense, according to the Charlotte Observer. "I think I'm a point-a-game or better player," he said. "I proved that the one year, and last year was a good season, but I still think I have more. Our View:Stall scored a 100 points in 2005 only to dip to 70 the following season. He bounced back somewhat last season with 38 goals and 82 points, including 14 power-play markers. He won't be one of the first names off the board, but he has proven to be a 35-goal, 85 point performer the past three years, and guys like that should be taking very early. |
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September 9, 2008 Eric Staal and the Hurricanes continue to work on a long-term contract. They hope to have something done before training camp opens next week. "They know I want to be here, they know that I really enjoy the area and love the organization," Staal tells the AP. "It's just a matter of finding the (common) ground that works. I think we're getting close as we move forward, but it's not something that I am pressing or that's going to bother me when the season starts." Our View:A new deal would be nice, but Staal is going to be a top-50 fantasy player even if he enters the season under his current contract. |
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May 13, 2008 Eric Staal left Team Canada to attend a family funeral, according to TSN.ca. Staal flew back to Thunder Bay, Ontario to attend his grandfather's funeral. He will not play in Wednesday's quarterfinal game against Norway. Our View:He will rejoin the team for their game on Friday, if Canada advances. Sam Gagner will be added to the roster and will suit up against Norway on Wednesday. Gagner has yet to appear in a game at this yer's IIHF World Championship. Staal has scored four goals and added three assists over six games for Canada, and racked up 82 points over 82 games for Carolina this season. |
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April 5, 2008 Eric Staal unleashed 10 shots on goal and skated away with his 38th goal of the season in Carolina's 3-4 loss to the Florida Panthers. Staal has six total points in his last five games, including three goals and three assists. |
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April 2, 2008 Eric Staal continued his tremendous scoring pace of late with a goal and an assist on Wednesday night. Staal now has seven goals and 23 points in his last 14 games as he has been the lone steadying force amongst a team beset by injuries. Mark down Staal as a top playoff option if the Canes qualify. |
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March 19, 2008 Eric Staal scored a goal, his 35th of the year, in Carolina’s 5-3 win over the Atlanta Thrashers. Staal is on an absolute roll this month, posting five goals and 11 assists since March 1 (eight games). He now has 74 points on the year and is proving why the Canes made him the 2nd overall pick of the 2003 NHL draft. |
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March 12, 2008 Eric Staal scored one goal and added two assists in helping the Carolina Hurricanes past the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 this evening. That's goal on the season and assist 35 and 36, giving Staal 70 points on the year. |
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March 5, 2008 Eric Staal scored two goals and added an assist on Wednesday night in the Hurricanes 6-3 victory over the Thrashers. With 33 goals on the year, this is the second highest goal scoring total of his young career (45 in 2005-06). Staal needs just seven points to better last season's disappointing total of 70 points. |
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February 23, 2008 Eric Staal scored late in the second period to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 6-3 on Saturday. Staal also had two helper in the victory, and the goal was his 30th of the year, marking the third straight season he has reached that mark. |
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February 14, 2008 Eric Staal scored his first goal since being selected the MVP at the All Star game. The Hurricane center now has a total of 28 goals on the season -- and is a fantasy asset in any format. |
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January 28, 2008 Eric Staal was named the most valuable player in Sunday’s All-Star Game. He scored a pair of goals and added an assist while playing for the Eastern Conference, which topped the Western Conference by a score of 8-7. Our View:Poor Rick Nash picked up a hat trick and still didn’t come away with the MVP award. Hopefully fantasy owners enjoyed the weekend off, as the players will get back to work on Tuesday night. |