Staal (upper-body) is on the ice for the Hurricanes optional skate.

Staal has been out for nearly two weeks because of an upper-body injury. The Hurricanes are taking on the Oilers tonight, but Staal is not expected to be in the lineup yet. They have three days off in between games so he will likely get the weekend off and could be back next Tuesday.

Source: Michael Smith 10/24/14, 9:52 am EST