Staal brothers unlikely to play on same line
Eric Staal - W - Carolina Hurricanes
Jan. 6, 2013 - 3:50 PM ET
Tuomo Ruutu's injury seems like it will split up the sibling line combination of Eric Staal and Jordan Staal.
That's according to the Raleigh News & Observer's Chip Alexander. Before you get too down, it's worth noting that line changes are often a frequent occurrence in the NHL. Then again, they're both natural centers, so that alignment might be more sensible anyway.
Source: Chip Alexander on Twitter
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