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The New York Rangers have hired former defenseman and longtime alternate captain Marc Staal as a player development assistant, bringing a familiar face back to the organization in a critical new role.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / September 10

Marc Staal’s career with Rangers is one that deserves to be appreciated

There’s an alternative New York Rangers universe where Marc Staal doesn’t sustain a brutal concussion at the hands — or shoulder — of his brother Eric in 2011.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 6

NHL News: Goligoski and Staal Retire, Devils, Senators, and Ducks

Minnesota Wild : Defenseman Alex Goligoski is retiring from the NHL after 17 seasons. NHL: Goligoski played in 1,078 games with the Penguins, Stars, Coyotes and Wild.

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NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 5

Red Wings notebook: Dominik Kubalik signs in Switzerland; Marc Staal calls it a day

In his search of a new team, former Detroit Red Wings forward Dominik Kubalik is returning to an old haunt. Kubalik is joining Ambri-Piotta of the Swiss National League.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 5

Marc Staal retires as Rangers’ best 1st-round draft pick since 2005, besides Chris Kreider

In some corners, the 2005 NHL Draft is seen as the time the New York Rangers didn’t get the chance to select Sidney Crosby. But that unique draft did land them one of the best defensemen in franchise history, Marc Staal, who retired Thursday to join the Rangers as a player development assistant.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 5

Marc Staal retires, joins Rangers as player development assistant

Defenseman Marc Staal announced his retirement after 17 seasons in the NHL on Thursday and joined the New York Rangers as a player development assistant.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / September 5

Former Flyers Defenseman Retires After 17 NHL Seasons

Veteran defenseman Marc Staal has retired after 17 seasons in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, and Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / September 5

Veteran Defenceman Retires After 17 Seasons

Marc Staal, a 37-year old defenceman, has decided to call it a career. Today, Marc Staal retires from the NHL after 17 seasons in the league. The 12th overall draft pick from 2005 will now be a player development assistant for the New York Rangers.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 5

Marc Staal retires, joins Rangers as development coach

After a 17-year NHL playing career, defenseman Marc Staal has retired and will be transitioning into a player development assistant position with the New York Rangers organization.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5

Veteran defenseman retires after sterling NHL career, joins Rangers front offfice

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Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / July 31

Eric Staal Calls It a Career, Final Game Came with the Florida Panthers

After 18 seasons, Eric Staal has officially retired from the NHL. Staal played his final game in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final with the Florida Panthers. On Tuesday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced they had signed their former captain to a one-day contract so he could retire with the team which originally drafted him No.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / July 30

Former Stanley Cup Champion Retires and Number Will Be Too

Eric Staal, a former Stanley Cup Champion, has signed a one-day contract to retire with the Carolina Hurricanes. That’s the team he won the Cup with in 2006.

NHL News / Blue Seat Blogs / July 18