Sounds like Staal is taking the next step which is great for the Rangers and Henrik Lundqvist. Still, a return this calendar year seems highly improbable.
Keep an eye on Staal, who hasn't even practiced with the team since preseason. Believed to be suffering from post-concussion symptoms, he likely won't play tomorrow.
Baby steps but certainly a step in the right direction. Staal remains out indefinitely with post-concussion symptoms.
Staal missed the team's first five games with sophomore Ryan McDonagh filling in on the top defensive unit. The alternate captain remains far off from returning to the lineup, which hurts the team's long-term chances of improving. Stay tuned for a further update on the wounded d-man.
Staal continues his slow recovery from concussion-like symptoms. Stay tuned as we continue to monitor the situation.
At this point you would be foolish to count on Staal as he remains out indefinitely. Last season he scored career highs of seven goals and 29 points. At this point he likely misses a significant amount of time which severely hurts his fantasy hockey value.
Staal has now officially been ruled out for the first two games. Last season he scored career highs of seven goals and 29 points. At this point he likely misses a significant amount of time which severely hurts his fantasy hockey value.
The Rangers remain hopeful Staal will join them in Europe but he likely misses the trip. Last season, he scored seven goals and 29 points -- the latter as a career high. Expect similar production when factoring in games missed, but don't expect any sort of offensive outburst.
The Rangers remain hopeful Staal will join them in Europe. Last season, he scored seven goals and 29 points -- the latter as a career high. Expect similar production when factoring in games missed, but don't expect any sort of offensive outburst.
Not an encouraging sign that Staal will start the season. The team's top defender scored seven goals and 29 points last season. Expect him to miss part of the season, which should severely decrease his draft price.
Staal has not joined the team yet which puts his immediate return in jeopardy. While we skated with the team earlier in training camp, his absence from the current road trip is telling and could derail the team's early season attempt at momentum. Stay tuned for a further update on the blue-line's leader.
Staal has not joined the team yet which puts his immediate return in jeopardy. While we skated with the team earlier in training camp, his absence from the lineup is telling and could derail the team's early season attempt at momentum. Stay tuned for a further update on the blue-line's leader.
Could just be speculation, but if true, Staal could have a good chance at playing in the team's season opener in Europe. The defensive defender missed five games due to his "not concussion" last season but scored five goals and 29 points. At this point his fantasy hockey value has dropped enough that he could even go undrafted in standard mixed leagues.
Staal not making the trip hurts his chances of playing opening night. The team's top defender scored seven goals and 29 points last season. Expect him to miss part of the season, which should severely decrease his draft price.
Staal may not make the trip to Europe, making it clear he will miss the first two games of the season. With a career high of 29 points (attained last season) Staal won't help your fantasy team as much as help Henrik Lundqvist and his teammates' plus/minus. Look for Tim Erixon to step right into a prominent role with Staal out.
Disregard our previous comment re: Opening Night. With a career high of 29 points (attained last season) Staal won't help your fantasy team as much as help Henrik Lundqvist and his teammates' plus/minus.
Probably not a great sign that he will be ready for opening day. With a career high of 29 points (attained last season) Staal won't help your fantasy team as much as help Henrik Lundqvist and his teammates' plus/minus.
Yet another move in the right direction. With a career high of 29 points (attained last season) Staal won't help your fantasy team as much as help Henrik Lundqvist and his teammates' plus/minus.
Staal's healthy is certainly in question but taking part in practice is a big step in the right direction. Stay tuned for further updates.
Yet another setback for the concussed Staal. We will keep you apprised as more information comes in.
