Staal announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday.
Staal signed a ceremonial contract to retire as a member of the Hurricanes on Tuesday. Carolina will retire his No. 12 jersey sometime during the 2024-25 campaign. Staal compiled 455 goals and 1,063 points in 1,365 career contests for the Hurricanes, Rangers, Wild, Sabres, Canadiens and Panthers. The 39-year-old forward also registered 25 tallies and 64 points across 104 career playoff outings. Staal won the Stanley Cup with Carolina in 2006.