Staal working out before #Pens AM skate, track suit and skates
Sounds like Staal will miss his second consecutive game. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points and was likely to see a boost in offensive minutes with Crosby sidelined.
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Jordan Staal News
#Pens coach Bylsma: Staal still day to day at this point in time with a lower-body injury. -MC
Doesn't sound encouraging for him to play although the team did send down his replacement Jason Williams. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points and was likely to see a boost in offensive minutes with Crosby sidelined. Expect a further update on his status prior to tomorrow's game.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Jordan Staal out tonight vs NYI. Day to day lower body.
Staal continues to battle injuries in his young career. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points and was likely to see a boost in offensive minutes with Crosby sidelined. Expect a further update on his status.
Staal seems to be OK, will be checked to make sure there's no structural damage.
Considering the way Staal plays the game of hockey, bumps and bruises are to be expected. The third line center scored 12 goals and 18 points in 25 games. If he misses any time, we will let you know.
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Practice is underway at CONSOL Energy Center. Center Jordan Staal is out with his teammates.
Sounds like his absence from practice yesterday was just a maintenance day. Feel free to start him with confidence.
#Pens Staal is only player of note missing from practice -SK
Staal just returned to lineup on Saturday so this absence is likely just a maintenance day. He scored six goals and 10 points through his first 14 games.
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Staal, Martin officially are playing tonight
Staal gets back into the lineup after missing two games. Start him if you still have an available roster slot.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Staal also game-time decision -SK
Good news for Staal, who has missed the past two games. He scored six goals and nine points through his first 12 for the injury-plagued Pens.
Jordan Staal just walked through rink. FWIW,No visible limp or injury.
Staal not skating is a telling sign for the team. The second line center scored six goals and nine points over 12 games before getting hurt.
Jordan Staal not on the ice for Pgh. morning skate. Likely lingering effects of hit on Tavares Thurs. Game status unknown, but not promising
Staal's six goals are second on the team while his nine points are one behind leading scorer James Neal. Missing Staal would be a giant blow to the team even though they seem to win without anyone healthy. He did not travel to Toronto and will not play tonight.
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Staal is skating this morning
Staal is expected to play tonight following his bout with dehydration. Look for him to center the second line.
Pens said staal was dehydrated last night. Not practicing today. Will let you know what Coach Disco says later.
Likely just a precautionary measure to maintain Staal's health. Last season he scored 11 goals and 30 points over 42 games, playing between the first and second line. Expect him to approach career highs as he plays a more vital offensive role.
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