Crimson-JH Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 From CBC: Seeing triple? Do not adjust your screens. The Carolina Hurricanes put all three Staal brothers -- Eric (12) Jordan (11) and Jared (13) -- in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Rangers. It's the 10th time in the history of the four major North American pro sports leagues that three brothers played for the same team during the same season AND the first time since the Stastnys (Peter, Anton and Marian) all played for the Quebec Nordiques in 1985. How cool is that? Too bad Marc isn't in the lineup for the Rangers for this! Via Hurricanes site: http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=667440&navid=DL|CAR|home All Staal Everything Wednesday, 04.24.2013 / 2:15 PM / Tracking the Storm By Michael Smith When the Carolina Hurricanes acquired Jordan Staal from the Pittsburgh Penguins in June 2012, some wondered if the team would ever ice an all Staal line, already having Eric and Jared under contract. That could happen on Thursday when the Canes take on the New York Rangers. The team recalled Jared from the Charlotte Checkers on Wednesday, concurrently reassigning Riley Nash and Tim Wallace for the Calder Cup playoffs. “With where we’re at in the season, there are going to be different guys that get different looks and chances,” Eric said. “The more [staals], the merrier.” Jared, 22 and the youngest of the Staal brothers, is expected to make his NHL debut on Thursday. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the Staals will be the fourth trio of brothers to play for the same team in the same season in NHL history and the first since 1985. Though he has returned to practice, Marc, 26, is not healthy enough to dress for the Rangers Thursday night. However, Eric said there are plans for a family gathering tonight where plenty of carbohydrates will be served in advance of tomorrow’s tilt. “Maybe he’ll dress for warm-up and just kind of skate around so we’re all out there at the same time,” Eric, 28, joked. Canes head coach Kirk Muller downplayed the idea of icing all three Staals on one line, but he did note that Jared will likely start on Jordan’s wing. “It will be fun for them,” Muller said. A second-round draft pick of the Phoenix Coyotes in 2008, Jared joined the Hurricanes organization via trade in May 2010. He has since logged 102 games in three seasons with the Charlotte Checkers, totaling eight goals and seven assists. “I don’t envy any of my younger brothers, the positions they were put in. I was fortunate to be the first one through everything. There wasn’t a lot of expectation,” Eric said. “Once I established myself, all eyes started pointing to them. Along with that comes pressure. And everyone develops at different stages of their careers.” Jared, a forward like Eric and Jordan, isn’t necessarily the same player and has worked to carve his own niche in the game. “He’s a power-type forward. I think he’s kind of found a role down there in the AHL with penalty killing and using his size, so he’s going to get that chance here,” Eric said. “He’s a big strong kid. He’s got a long reach.” Since Jared joined the organization, Eric has dressed in preseason games with his younger brother. The brothers Staal shared the ice in September during informal skates before the work stoppage. But, Thursday will mark the first time they’ll each dress for the same team in an NHL game. It’s an exciting moment for the brothers but especially Jared, who will become the sixth player to make his NHL debut for the Canes this season (Bellemore, Terry, Murphy, Jordan, Blanchard). “You always have those butterflies … for your first NHL game,” Eric said. “For him to get this opportunity, it’s great.” And don’t forget the brothers’ parents, Henry and Linda, who are expected to be in attendance for what will be a statistically historical and personally memorable event. “I think it’s pretty special for my parents,” Eric said. “I don’t think they ever would have imagined that having us four boys running around the house like crazy men, and now being all grown up and playing a professional sport for a living and being on the ice surface at the same time. That’s pretty special. There’s no question about that.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Hates Raymond Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 That's some Howe level stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Hartnell's Mane Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Well the Canes needed some good news after Alex Semin was diagnosed with a concussion and will now miss the rest of the season. I'm actually pretty surprised they called Staal up with the AHL playoffs starting this Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bob Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Well the Canes needed some good news after Alex Semin was diagnosed with a concussion and will now miss the rest of the season. I'm actually pretty surprised they called Staal up with the AHL playoffs starting this Friday. Rest of the season = 2 games. But still, hope he gets better. I never like hearing someone suffering a concussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 It's also pretty cool how their jersey numbers are 11, 12, 13 (Consecutive numbers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bob Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I'm watching this game, it's pretty cool to see 3 brothers playing together. It's just too bad Marc is injured and not playing for NYR. Jared is playing quite well, hopefully he impresses and makes the bigs full time next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bob Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 It's also pretty cool how their jersey numbers are 11, 12, 13 (Consecutive numbers). They explained this. Their dad wore #12 and was really influential to them growing up. Eric wears 12 to honour his father. The brothers took the next closest thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Another photo: and... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Hartnell's Mane Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Rest of the season = 2 games. But still, hope he gets better. I never like hearing someone suffering a concussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson-JH Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 It's also pretty cool how their jersey numbers are 11, 12, 13 (Consecutive numbers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Specter Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Another photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson-JH Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 More shots: Look like they are all wearing visor after what happen to Marc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Man, if the other Staal was playing.... Staal wins the faceoff and kicks the puck to Staal, back to Staal and he shoots and OH what a block by Staal... now back to Staal who tries to pass to Staal but it deflects off of Staals stick and right to VALABIK AND HE SCORRRREEEESSSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring_Back_Bertuzzi Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Another photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Hartnell's Mane Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 If Marc join up, he would be either #10 or #14... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 why is he not wearing his visor in this picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 NHL refs just assisted the Rangers into the playoffs. questionable, very questionable call against Carolina late in the 3rd, Rangers score, end of the Story, Winnipeg Jets died a slow death this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Fun fact, 3 brothers have actually played on the same NHL before. The three Plager brothers (Bill, Barclay, and Bob) all played for the Blues in early 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butcher Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Fun fact, 3 brothers have actually played on the same NHL before. The three Plager brothers (Bill, Barclay, and Bob) all played for the Blues in early 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 as the OP mentions, it happened more recently than that. Peter, Anton, and Marion Stastny all played for the Quebec Nordiques in the early 80's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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