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Jordan Staal News

Carolina Hurricanes
Jordan Staal
Age: 37Position: C
TOI
38%
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65%
Fantasy Positional Rank
Goals
81%
Assists
51%
Power-Play
57%
SOG
60%
Plus/Minus
71%
Hits
47%
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The word coming from team sources is that the early prognosis on Staal is that he has a Grade 2/3 MCL tear that would put him out of the lineup for at least 3-6 weeks with no surgery required.

Staal has not played since hurting his knee on Friday night. Tough to expect too much more from him this season as he probably returns with a few weeks left in the season.

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#Pens coach Bylsma: Staal still day to day at this point in time with a lower-body injury. -MC

Doesn't sound encouraging for him to play although the team did send down his replacement Jason Williams. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points and was likely to see a boost in offensive minutes with Crosby sidelined. Expect a further update on his status prior to tomorrow's game.

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Jordan Staal not on the ice for Pgh. morning skate. Likely lingering effects of hit on Tavares Thurs. Game status unknown, but not promising

Staal's six goals are second on the team while his nine points are one behind leading scorer James Neal. Missing Staal would be a giant blow to the team even though they seem to win without anyone healthy. He did not travel to Toronto and will not play tonight.

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