From Newsweek · Michael DeRosa · · 1m 20s
Hurricanes lock up captain Jordan Staal long-term
Carolina extends its Stanley Cup-winning captain through 2027-28 with a lucrative deal.
In brief
Carolina extends its Stanley Cup-winning captain through 2027-28 with a lucrative deal. The Hurricanes quickly secured their 38-year-old captain Jordan Staal to a one-year extension through 2027-28, signaling their commitment to keeping their Stanley Cup-winning core together. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Hurricanes extend Staal through 2027-28
Carolina signed its captain to a one-year contract extension covering the 2027-28 season, keeping their Stanley Cup-winning leader in place.
Staal gets $4.9 million guaranteed
The 38-year-old forward will earn a $900,000 base salary plus a $4 million signing bonus, with up to $5.1 million more in performance bonuses.
Why the Hurricanes moved fast
Staal is the heart of Carolina's team and remains an effective NHL player at 38. The team wanted to keep its Stanley Cup-winning captain locked in before training camp.
“The 38-year-old forward is the heart of their team and is still a very effective NHL player.”
Staal's Stanley Cup run was dominant
The captain won the Conn Smythe Trophy after posting eight goals and 12 points in 19 playoff games, including six goals in the Finals against Vegas.
Staal's regular season was strong too
In 75 games last season, the captain posted 20 goals, 36 points, 166 hits, and a plus-5 rating, proving he remains a valuable two-way player.
Staal's 14-year legacy with Carolina
Over 14 seasons and 972 games with the Hurricanes, Staal has posted 198 goals, 301 assists, and 499 points, cementing his place as a franchise cornerstone.
The main idea
The Hurricanes quickly secured their 38-year-old captain Jordan Staal to a one-year extension through 2027-28, signaling their commitment to keeping their Stanley Cup-winning core together.
