"Big Challenge While He’s Out": NHL Fans React as Jordan Staal Gets Ruled Out for 1-2 Months with Calf Injury
Jordan Staal injured his calf in warmups, and coach Rod Brind'Amour said the Hurricanes expect to call up an extra forward.
- Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal will miss at least one month with a calf injury, head coach Rod Brind'Amour announced Tuesday. The injury is a significant setback for the defending Stanley Cup champions.
- Brind'Amour confirmed the injury occurred during pregame warm-ups, describing it as a "little tear in his calf," with an expected recovery of one to two months.
- Staal, the Conn Smythe Trophy winner, has played at least 75 regular-season games in each of the last five seasons, demonstrating his durability since joining Carolina in 2012.
- Carolina is already managing the absence of top-line forward Seth Jarvis, who is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, while the team recently defeated the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks.
- The Hurricanes host Washington on Tuesday night at Lenovo Center as part of the NHL Frozen Frenzy, aiming to maintain momentum after four straight victories.
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The RecordHurricanes captain and reigning playoff MVP Jordan Staal is out 1-2 months with a torn calf muscle
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes captain and reigning playoff MVP Jordan Staal is out 1-2 months with a partially torn calf muscle, coach Rod Brind’Amour said Tuesday.
Hurricanes’ Staal out 1-2 months with calf injury
RALEIGH — Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal will miss 1-2 months with a partially torn calf, Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said following Monday’s morning skate at Lenovo Center. “Unfortunately, he’s got a little tear in his calf,” Brind’Amour said. “So it’s going to be a long-term injury, anywh
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