The Florida Panthers Sign up Eric Staal Sources tell ESPN’s Emily Kaplan that the contract is for a one year, $750,000, and adds Marc to the roster, which also includes his younger brother Marc. Staal had been with Panthers since July, when they gave him a professional deal. Bill Zito, general manager of the Panthers, … Read more
For the second consecutive Winter OlympicsThe National Hockey League ended all hopes of hosting a tournament for men’s hockey. A funding dispute with IOC led to the NHL opting out of the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. This upset the players who had negotiated participation to the 2022-2026 Winter Olympics in their last collective bargaining agreement. The … Read more
NHL forwarder for long-term Eric StaalCanada’s Olympic roster for Beijing was announced Tuesday by Owen Power, a top 2021 draft pick. Staal played nearly 1,400 NHL games and won the Stanley Cup with the team in 2006. Carolina Hurricanes. After winning gold in Vancouver’s home ice, he returns to the Olympics and reached the Cup … Read more