Jordan Staal has been placed on long-term IR. He can be removed at any time. #Pens
Likely just a paper move to give the Pens more flexibility. He has 15 goals and 21 points over 34 games.
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Staal is out 4-6 weeks
Staal has not played since hurting his knee on Friday night. Tough to expect too much more from him this season as he probably returns with a few weeks left in the season.
The word coming from team sources is that the early prognosis on Staal is that he has a Grade 2/3 MCL tear that would put him out of the lineup for at least 3-6 weeks with no surgery required.
Staal has not played since hurting his knee on Friday night. Tough to expect too much more from him this season as he probably returns with a few weeks left in the season.
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Good news #Pens fans... #JordanStaal, #CraigAdams and @RevLovejoy6 all in the lineup tonight! #letsgopens
Great news for Staal owners as he draws back and should center the second line.
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Staal & Adams game-time decisions.
Reports out of Pittsburgh indicates that Staal will indeed play tonight. Expect him to slot in as the second line center. Expect a further confirmation on his status after warmups.
Staal and Adams are day to day and will skate tomorrow
Staal could sit out for the third consecutive game. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points in 28 games.
Jordan Staal not on the ice for Pittsburgh's pregame warmups.
Staal sits out for the second consecutive game. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points in 28 games.
J Staal, Vitale expected to be in Fri AM skate for #Penguins and game-time decisions at Ottawa, per Dan Bylsma
Staal remains banged up but was healthy enough to get into the lineup for the team's last game. He has 12 goals and 18 points through 28 games.
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Malkin and Staal are playing
Sure sounds like both players will get in tonight.
Staal says he's game time decision
With Evgeni Malkin now listed as day-to-day, Staal may actually be getting back into the lineup. Check back for a further update on the former 2nd overall pick.
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.
#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.