Trivia

His older brother Eric and younger brother Jordan also both play in the NHL, for the Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins, respectively.

Currently playing defense for the New York Rangers of the NHL. (January 2010)

Drafted by the New York Rangers in the 1st Round (12th overall) of the 2005 NHL entry draft.

Younger brother of Eric Staal.

Signed a 5-year, $19.875 million dollar contract with the New York Rangers. (September 2010)

He and his wife welcomed their first child, daughter Anna Veralyn Staal, on February 4, 2014.