In the month of December, the Carolina Hurricanes emerged as a legitimate hockey team, fighting for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, and as of late, Eric Staal has emerged as the team’s offensive leader once again.
Staal has put up relatively modest numbers in December with 10 points in 14 games, but he’s really kicked it up over the past 2 weeks with 6 points in his last 5 games and a +3 plus/minus.
For many fans, this success is great, especially given the captain’s current situation. This success has undoubtedly raised his value in potential trades as the February 29th trade deadline approaches, but for the Canes organizations, it’ll make the decision of whether or not to move him very difficult.