About Eric Staal

Eric Craig Staal (born October 29, 1984) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He most recently played for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
He has previously played for the Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres, and Montreal Canadiens. Eric is the oldest of the Staal brothers, which include current teammate Marc and former teammates Jordan and Jared.
Staal is a member of the Triple Gold Club, having won the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes in 2006, and both the 2007 World Championships and the 2010 Winter Olympics with Team Canada.

On July 30, 2024, Staal signed a one-day contract with the Carolina Hurricanes and retired from playing hockey. The Hurricanes will retire his #12 jersey.