Former NHL All-Star Eric Staal is retiring after 18 seasons.
The Carolina Hurricanes announced Tuesday that Staal has signed a one-day contract to retire as part of the team that drafted him second overall in 2003 and won the Stanley Cup three years later.
The Hurricanes announced that Staal's No. 12 jersey will be retired after next season.
“Since arriving in Raleigh at age 18, I have felt the love and support of the fans and team throughout my 12 years there, which I feel is special to me,” Staal said in a statement. “When the time came for me to retire from skating, I never knew in my heart I wanted to do it as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes. I am truly humbled to learn that the team will now retire my No. 12 jersey. I am truly grateful and honored.”
Staal, 39, has 455 goals and 608 assists in 1,365 games, including stints with the New York Rangers, Minnesota, Buffalo, Montreal and Florida. Staal last played for the Panthers in the 2022-23 season, his last game being the Stanley Cup Final.
Staal has appeared in six NHL All-Star Games and was named MVP in 2008.
Staal recorded 45 goals and 55 assists in his second NHL season with Carolina in 2005-06, the only 100-point season in Carolina history. Captained by current Carolina coach Rod Brind'Emore, the team won the Cup with an assist on Justin Williams' empty-net game-winning goal in Game 7 against Edmonton.
Staal holds the franchise records for most goals (322), assists (453), points (775), games played (909), power play goals (105), power play points (252) and hat tricks (13) since the former Hartford Whalers relocated to North Carolina in 1997.
His younger brother, Jordan, is currently the captain for Carolina.
“Eric is a unique and central figure in our franchise's history,” Carolina general manager Eric Tarski said, “He made an immeasurable impact on his teammates, the organization and the community during his time in the Triangle. We look forward to celebrating the career of the man who held the No. 12 aloft and meant so much to North Carolina hockey fans.”
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