Carolina will be without captain Jordan Staal for an extended stretch after he suffered a torn calf muscle. The injury is expected to keep Staal out of the lineup for one to two months.
Captain sidelined after championship season
Staal enters the absence as one of the Hurricanes’ central veteran voices and the captain of a club coming off a Stanley Cup-winning season. He was also named playoff MVP during Carolina’s championship run.
- Staal sustained a torn calf muscle.
- The Hurricanes expect their captain to miss approximately four to eight weeks.
- Carolina must cover a major hole in its leadership group and forward lineup while Staal recovers.
No further details on the injury timeline or a specific return date were provided.
