Daily News | Flyers sign defenseman Marc Staal to one-year deal
After day one of free agency, Flyers general manager Danny Brière was still searching for someone who could add a veteran presence to the defensive corps. On Monday, he found a player he felt was the right fit in Marc Staal and signed him to a one-year, $1.1 million contract.Staal, 36, more than qualifies as a veteran presence. He has played in 1,101 NHL games. He has worn three jerseys . He has been to the playoffs 11 times, with 128 postseason games.
Staal had three goals and 12 assists in 82 regular-season games last season. He averaged more than 18 minutes a night and finished with a plus-10 rating. He played a physical game with 122 shot blocks and 152 hits. Staal also played a significant role on the Panthers power play, which finished the regular season ranked 23rd in the league.
Last season, Staal also made headlines when he boycotted the Florida Panthers Pride Night with his brother, Eric, who was a center on the team. Eric is also a free agent. Staal is reuniting with coach John Tortorella, whom he played for in five of his 10 years as a Ranger. Staal was a Ranger from 2007-2020, and Tortorella coached them from 2009-2013. Staal was named an alternate captain in his fourth season with the Rangers at age 23, a year after Tortorella arrived. Last season, Tortorella only had one player with a letter, Scott Laughton, who wore the ‘A.’
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