For the Blueshirts, Marc Staal isn’t returning for tomorrow’s big match at Carolina. However, it’ll be a Staal Fest in Raleigh when the Rangers aim to clinch a playoff berth against the Hurricanes.

That’s because the Canes have recalled brother Jared Staal for their final home game. The 22-year old joins elder brothers Eric Staal and Jordan Staal for a family reunion Thursday. Since being taken originally by Phoenix in the second round of the ’08 Draft, Jared has never come close to matching brother trio Eric, Jordan and Marc. In fact, he’ll make his NHL debut when the Hurricanes try to play spoiler against the Rangers.

How ridiculous is this? Jared Staal spent the entire season with AHL Charlotte totaling four goals and three assists for seven points in 52 games. He’s spent parts of four years in the ‘A’ and has never had success. Jared has only 18 points (8-10-18) in 107 career AHL games with San Antonio, Charlotte and Providence.

During that span, he’s been dealt three times. That included a Draft Day trade involving Florida that sent Olli Jokinen to Phoenix for Nick Boynton and Keith Ballard. Twenty-four hours later, the Coyotes reacquired him for a swap of picks. In May 2010, they traded Staal to the Canes for a fifth round pick (Louis Domingue).

Despite not having the success of his three older brothers, Jared will finally get a chance tomorrow. Since it’s basically a publicity stunt by the Canes, you can bet your bottom dollar that he’ll receive more ice-time than Chris Kreider, who’ll never play as long as John Tortorella is here. Chew on that and wonder why the Rangers even brought the poor kid up.

The biggest question isn’t whether our team will wrap it up. It’s not even if they’ll need assistance from the fading Canadiens. Rather will there be a shift where all three Staals play together? Assuming there is, who wants to bet that they’ll factor in on a goal with Jared getting a point? Considering how many instances the Rangers have been victimized by players who scored their first goal, at least it’ll be a recognizable name.