It's the end of an era.
The Carolina Hurricanes have reportedly traded their captain Eric Staal to the New York Rangers, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.
Staal has waived his no-movement clause, according to McKenzie, who adds that the believed return is two second-round picks and Finnish prospect Aleksi Saarela.
The Hurricanes will retain 50 percent of Staal's remaining salary, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Staal's on an expiring contract, earning $9.5 million in salary and carrying a cap hit of $8.25 million. He's owed over $1.8 million over the rest of the season, according to NHL Numbers.
More to come.
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Writing was on the wall. The Staal trade has been in the works for a couple of years.
Good luck in New York!