On July 1, 2020, the Carolina Hurricanes announced that they had signed center Jordan Staal to a four-year, $11.6 million contract extension. This contract will keep Staal with the Hurricanes through the 2023-24 season.
The 30-year-old Staal has been a key part of the Hurricanes’ success since he was traded to them in 2012. He has been an integral part of the team’s leadership group and has been a reliable two-way player. He has also been a key contributor to the team’s penalty kill, which has been among the best in the NHL over the past few seasons.
Staal is coming off a 2019-20 season in which he recorded 11 goals and 25 assists in 70 games. He also had a plus-minus rating of +17, which was the second-best mark on the team.
The Hurricanes are thrilled to have Staal back in the fold for the foreseeable future. He is a leader on and off the ice and his presence in the locker room will be invaluable. He is also a key contributor on the ice and his defensive prowess will be a major asset for the team.
The Hurricanes are hoping that Staal’s presence will help them make a deep run in the playoffs this season. They have been knocking on the door for a few seasons now and they believe that Staal’s leadership and experience can help them take that next step.
Overall, this is great news for both Staal and the Hurricanes. Staal gets to stay with a team that he loves and the Hurricanes get to keep one of their most important players for the foreseeable future. It’s a win-win situation for both sides and it should help the Hurricanes continue to be competitive in the Eastern Conference.
