Whatever I can do to help our team, whether it's defense or offense, I'm going to do it.

- Eric Staal

It's no fun losing a tooth or getting your face whacked by a stick.

- Eric Staal

Being compared to him [Ron Francis] is pretty cool for me, but I know I am a long way away. I feel really comfortable at center, being able to roam t…

- Eric Staal

I play hard and aggressive. I don't lay out the huge body checks because it's not really the style I play. But I love to be around the net and love b…

- Eric Staal

I'll do whatever I can to promote the game.

- Eric Staal

The atmosphere at the different arenas has been pretty crazy. It's been a lot of fun coming to the rink every night and competing at this level and i…

- Eric Staal

If our team is playing well and winning, it doesn't really matter to me if I am scoring points or not. For me though the more I can help offensively …

- Eric Staal

I want to be that counted-on guy to score goals.

- Eric Staal