Source: Examine reveals Staal's setback not serious

Source: Examine reveals Staal's setback not serious

10:03am - Tue, Aug 31st, 2010 by DePaoli

Jordan Staal (right foot) was examined by team doctors on Monday and according to a league source, Staal received good news and the latest setback is not considered serious.

No further injury was revealed to the tendon and there appears to be no longterm damage to the tendon.

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