Eric Staal (upper body) skated Tuesday in a no-contact jersey, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' website reports.

Staal (upper body) skated Tuesday in a no-contact jersey, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' website reports.

Analysis:

It's a good sign that Staal was able to take the ice Tuesday, but he is not ready to play just yet. He will likely miss several more games, but he could return to action Oct. 28 against the Canucks.