The Carolina Hurricanes signed captain Jordan Staal to a four-year contract worth $11.6 million, the team announced Sunday. The forward's new deal includes a no-movement clause for three seasons and a no-trade clause for the final season in 2026-27.
Staal, 34, was set to become an unrestricted free agent Saturday. Getting Staal locked in gives Carolina some security with its center depth moving forward.
Staal has been a top-tier defensive pivot throughout his career who can slot in throughout the Hurricanes' lineup in almost any role. «Jordan embodies what it means be a Hurricane,» general manager Don Waddell said in a statement. «His leadership has been an integral part of our success, and the impact he has made on our organization cannot be overstated.
We could not be more excited to sign him for four more years.» Still, this is a significant investment by Carolina in a mid-30s player with lower-end offensive contributions.