his retired jersey joining those of Rod Brind’Amour and Ron Francis and Glen Wesley, because there are three eras in this franchise’s history, and Staal defined one. The first generation ...
He now joins Rod Brind’Amour (17), Ron Francis (10) and Glen Wesley (2) in the rafters. Eric Staal became just the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday ...
There were two in his early years, both in seasons more memorable for other, ensuing events: Ron Francis’ No. 10 was retired in 2006, during Staal’s second NHL season, and Glen Wesley’s No ...
The 40-year-old Staal, who retired in July after signing a one-day contract with the team, joined Rod Brind’Amour (17), Ron Francis (10) and Glen Wesley (2) in the rafters. He set several ...
The 40-year-old Staal, who retired in July after signing a one-day contract with the team, joined Rod Brind'Amour (17), Ron Francis (10) and Glen Wesley (2) in the rafters. He set several ...
But it’s fitting that his No. 12 will be placed among the rafters Sunday, his retired jersey joining those of Rod Brind’Amour and Ron Francis and Glen Wesley, because there are three eras in ...