Jordan Staal to miss one to two months with torn calf muscle

Jordan Staal of the Carolina Hurricanes is expected to be out of the lineup for between one and two months with a lower-body injury, according to reports from The Hockey Writers and La Presse on Tuesday. Both outlets relay that head coach Rod Brind’Amour told the media his forward is dealing with an issue that will keep him sidelined for that time frame, with La Presse specifying that it is a torn muscle in his calf.

Daily Faceoff reports that the injury occurred during warmups prior to Sunday’s 4-1 Carolina win over the Philadelphia Flyers, and adds that Staal will miss at least a month because of the torn calf. The Hockey Writers also describes the setback as a lower-body injury while outlining the projected absence.

Brind’Amour updates Staal’s status before Capitals game

As the Hurricanes prepare for Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Capitals, The Hockey Writers notes that Brind’Amour met with reporters following the morning skate. It was during this media availability that the head coach provided details on Staal’s lower-body injury and the expected one-to-two-month recovery timeline, as reported by The Hockey Writers and La Presse.