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Coach Bill Peters said after Tuesday's morning skate that he's hopeful Staal (leg) will be ready to play by the end of December, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Coach Bill Peters said after Tuesday's morning skate that he's hopeful Staal (leg) will be ready to play by the end of December, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Analysis:

Staal resumed skating last week and seems to be increasing his activity level each day, but Peters said the center needs to take more contact and participate in battle drills before his activation will be forthcoming. He'll continue to skate with the team in a light capacity until he notices some more healing with his fractured fibula.

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