Staal had 36 points (20 goals, 16 assists) in 75 regular-season games last season. He also had 12 points (eight goals, four assists) in 19 Stanley Cup Playoff games, captaining the Hurricanes to their second championship in their history (2006).
For his postseason performance, he was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs.
“Jordan is not only our captain, he’s the bedrock of the culture we’ve established in this organization,” Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky said. “His leadership and on-ice performance throughout last season and especially in the playoffs was a primary factor in bringing the Stanley Cup back to Raleigh.”
Selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the No. 2 pick in the 2006 NHL Draft, Staal has 747 points (318 goals, 429 assists) in 1,403 regular-season games with the Penguins and Hurricanes. He also has 85 points (46 goals, 39 assists) in 181 playoff games, including winning the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2009.
Acquired by Carolina in a trade with Pittsburgh on June 22, 2012, Staal ranks second in Hurricanes history in games played (972), fourth in assists (301) and fifth in points (499). He has been their captain since 2019.
