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Staal still not ready, sits out again

Originally published: March 1, 2011 9:39 PM
Updated: March 1, 2011 11:48 PM
By ARTHUR STAPLE  arthur.staple@newsday.com

Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers

Photo credit: Getty Images | Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers looks on during the Honda NHL SuperSkills competition. (Jan. 29, 2011)

Marc Staal suffered what John Tortorella called "a little bit" of a setback when he tried to practice on Monday, and the Rangers defenseman sat out a third straight game last night with an injured left knee.

"We thought he was close, but it's just not right," Tortorella said. The Rangers have only Wednesday to practice before facing the Wild Thursday at home and the Senators on Friday in Ottawa,...

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