On Tuesday, legendary Hurricanes center Eric Staal called it a career, signing a one-day contract to officially retire in Carolina. Though he hadn’t played for the Canes since 2016, Staal was a staple of the team for 12 seasons, becoming a four-time All-Star and one of the greatest players in franchise history.
A career played with honor, respect and hard work
Eric Staal's number 12 is headed to the rafters in Raleigh pic.twitter.com/4HhWT453mG