The Carolina Hurricanes retired Eric Staal’s jersey Sunday, then put him to work. Staal was the siren sounder at the Lenovo Center as the Canes took the ice to face the Anaheim Ducks.

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One name in particular that is ranked better than him in all three categories is his brother Eric Staal. Despite playing more seasons with the Hurricanes than Eric, the now-retired number 12 has ...

Staal picked up a goal and an assist in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.