Top 5 Carolina Hurricanes Players Of All Time

Number 3 – Eric Staal

Eric Staal has played his entire NHL career with the Carolina Hurricanes. Staal led the team’s offense in the 2006 playoff run, and is now the captain of the Carolina Hurricanes.

Although Eric Staal has been inconsistent at times, he has been the center piece and future of the Carolina Hurricanes since entering the league. He is known as a star around the league, and he has scored over 70 points in every season since the 2005-2006 season, except for the shortened 2013 season where he scored 53 points in 48 games. He was on track for well over 70.

Regular Season Stats With The Carolina Hurricanes

Games Played – 706

Goals – 271

Assists – 365

Points – 636

Eric Staal has been the most consistent point scorer in franchise history. He has put up star numbers since the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup. He is also the captain of the current day Carolina Hurricanes, and he takes the role very seriously, and he deserves the ‘C’ on his chest. He is also second in points in Carolina Hurricanes history.

Playoff Stats With The Carolina Hurricanes

Games Played – 43

Goals – 19

Assists – 24

Points – 43

Eric Staal’s presence is also felt in the playoffs. Like Cam Ward, Eric Staal’s play in the big moment elevates to new levels, and that’s why he is the 3rd best Hurricane in franchise history.