Eric Staal To Rangers

[Leafsfan1967]

LINK: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/rangers-acquire-eric-staal-from-hurricanes/

Sportsnet Staff February 28, 2016, 1:52 PM

The New York Rangers have acquired forward Eric Staal from the Carolina Hurricanes.

In exchange, the Hurricanes will reportedly receive a pair of second-round picks and prospect Aleksi Saarela.

As part of the deal, Carolina retains 50 per cent of Staal’s salary.

In 12 seasons with the Hurricanes, the 31-year-old Staal recorded 322 goals and 775 points in 909 games and led Carolina to a Stanley Cup in 2006.

Staal was drafted second overall by the Hurricanes in the 2003 NHL Draft.

More to come…

 

[Leafsfan1967]

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According to reports the #NYR have acquired Eric Staal from the #Hurricanes in exchange for Aleksi Saarela, & two second round draft picks.

 

[TheGriceBoys]

Why not get Jordan and the younger brother in the deal as well?

All kidding aside, man, that is a GREAT move for the Rangers. I don't care what anyone says, Staal is still a great and impact player in the NHL and should be revitalized with that talented Rangers lineup!

 

[gobuffalo2331]

Why not get Jordan and the younger brother in the deal as well?

All kidding aside, man, that is a GREAT move for the Rangers. I don't care what anyone says, Staal is still a great and impact player in the NHL and should be revitalized with that talented Rangers lineup!

agreed