Eric Staal (upper body) is not expected to return to action until the latter half of the Hurricanes' road trip beginning next week.

Staal (upper body) is not expected to return to action until the latter half of the Hurricanes' road trip beginning next week.

Analysis:

After a break in their schedule over the weekend, the Hurricanes will resume play Tuesday in Winnipeg, but Staal likely won't be available until before the team's Oct. 23 tilt with the Flames. The Hurricanes will wait and see how he progresses over the next few days before determining if an IR stint will be necessary.