Eric Staal Archives

Sabres News & Rumors: Adams, Staal, Olofsson & More

Tom P. | September 26, 2020

It has been an eventful past couple of weeks for the Buffalo Sabres, and it’s only going to get more so with time. Kevyn Adams made his first trade as…

Sabres Fans React: Eric Staal Traded to Buffalo

Tom P. | September 24, 2020

Buffalo Sabres fans had a lot to say after Kevyn Adams executed his first trade as general manager last Wednesday, sending Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for…

Sabres Adding Staal is Step in Right Direction

Jeff Seide | September 17, 2020

Buffalo Sabres rookie general manager Kevyn Adams’ trade for Eric Staal is low risk, high reward. It’s also a no brainer. Staal, a consummate pro, fills an immediate need without…

Sabres Trade Johansson to Wild for Staal

Brandon Share-Cohen | September 16, 2020

The Buffalo Sabres have traded forward Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Eric Staal. As Elliotte Friedman would report, the deal was a straight-up swap of…

Hurricanes/Whalers With 100-Point Seasons

Matt Cosman | February 14, 2020

The Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes franchise has had its fair share of iconic moments over its 40-year history. They’ve gone through plenty of highs and lows – a relocation, a Stanley…

Staal, Zuccarello Lead Wild Past Red Wings 4-2

The Canadian Press | January 23, 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Eric Staal and Mats Zuccarello each had a goal and assist, and Devan Dubnyk stopped 25 shots as the Minnesota Wild beat the Detroit Red Wings…

Staal Scores in Overtime to Give Wild 3-2 Win Over Jets

The Canadian Press | January 4, 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Eric Staal poked home a rebound after a scramble in front of the Winnipeg goal on Saturday, sending the Minnesota Wild past the Jets 3-2 in…

Staal Nets Pair, Wild Stay Hot at Home by Beating Flyers 4-1

The Canadian Press | December 15, 2019

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Eric Staal scored twice and the Minnesota Wild continued to dominate on home ice, beating Philadelphia 4-1 Saturday. Zach Parise also scored for Minnesota, 9-0-3 in…

Staal, Kunin Help Wild Recover to Beat Oilers 6-5

The Canadian Press | December 13, 2019

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Eric Staal scored the go-ahead goal with 4:47 remaining in the third period, Ryan Donato scored for the third straight game and the Minnesota Wild beat…

Sharks Withstand Late Surge by Wild in 6-5 Victory

The Canadian Press | November 8, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Logan Couture had a goal and three assists, Evander Kane scored his team-leading 10th of the season and the San Jose Sharks held off the Minnesota Wild 6-5 on Thursday night.
Tomas Hertl added a goal and two assists for the Sharks in…

Zuccarello, Staal Lead Wild’s Rally to 4-2 Win over Ducks

The Canadian Press | November 6, 2019

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mats Zuccarello scored the tying breakaway goal and got an assist on Eric Staal’s go-ahead goal early in the third period, and the Minnesota Wild snapped their five-game road losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on …

Radulov’s Hat Trick Keys Stars’ Big Rally to Beat Wild 6-3

The Canadian Press | October 29, 2019

DALLAS — Alexander Radulov had a hat trick, scoring late in the second period and twice in the third, as the Dallas Stars rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Minnesota Wild 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Roope Hintz, Joe Pavelski and Tyler Seguin also…