Aug. 1, 2024

The newest retired Carolina Hurricane, and former captain, discusses how he came to this decision

The newest retired Carolina Hurricane, and former captain, discusses how he came to this decision
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The Adam Gold Show

Eric Staal, soon-to-be retired Carolina Hurricane, on becoming the newest retired Carolina Hurricane. How did this whole retirement thing come about? When did it hit him that he was done playing professional hockey and did the Canes reach out to him or vice versa? What makes the Carolina Hurricanes so special for Eric, which is why he wanted to retire as one? Was he surprised that his number is going to be retired as well? Adam revisits an old memory from a substantial game that Eric was in and asked him to explain what happened. What are some of Eric’s fondest memories as a Carolina Hurricane?