Staal signed a four-year, $11.6 million contract with the Hurricanes on Saturday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
The exact terms of the deal have yet to be confirmed by the Hurricanes, but it's expected the delay is due to language involving a no-trade clause. Staal has gone five straight years without reaching the 40-point mark, but he remains a reliable defensive center capable of playing a shutdown role against the opponent's best players. Staal had a $6 million cap hit on his previous deal, a 10-year contract he signed in 2012.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Picks up two helpers Tuesday
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Staal recorded two assists in a 6-1 victory over New Jersey in Game 4 on Tuesday.
Staal extended his scoring streak to four contests, and he has two goals and six points in that span. His success in the second round mirrors Carolina's as the squad has outscored New Jersey 21-11 in the series. Staal wasn't nearly as productive offensively in the first round against the Islanders, registering two assists in six outings.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Supplies goal vs. Devils
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Staal provided a goal in Carolina's 6-1 victory over the Devils in Game 2 on Friday.
It was Staal's first goal and fifth point in eight playoff contests this year. He's been particularly effective in the second round, contributing three points through two outings. Staal's marker came late in the second period to extend Carolina's lead to 3-0.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Two helpers in series opener
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Staal dished out two helpers in Wednesday's 5-1 Game 1 win over the Devils.
Staal assisted on Carolina's first and last goals of the game. He helped Brett Pesce open the scoring less than 10 minutes in before setting up Jesper Fast's empty-netter late in the third. Staal's still searching for his first goal this postseason, and Wednesday's effort doubled his playoff assist total to four through seven games.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Back at it with helper
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Staal recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.
Staal helped the Hurricanes to a 2-1 advantage in the first period, but the Sabres would rally for the home win. Fantasy managers depending on the veteran will take the points any way they can get them, as Staal had box-score goose eggs in four straight contests with three shots total amid that slump heading into Saturday's clash with Buffalo.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Scoring drought continues
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Staal extended his current pointless streak to eight games in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Staal has been as streaky as they come this season, with stretches of productivity (11 points in 13 games during the month of December) followed by long droughts like the one he's in now. Still, he's on pace for something resembling the 36 points he posted last season (17G, 19A), so if you drafted him with that in mind, you're not likely to be disappointed.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Tallies in Wednesday's loss
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Staal scored a goal and levied six hits in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Staal tipped in a Brent Burns shot to tie the game at 12:44 of the third period. Since the All-Star break, Staal has four points, eight shots on net and 18 hits through eight contests. The 34-year-old center is up to 16 tallies, 29 points, 82 shots on net, 118 hits and a plus-8 rating through 58 outings overall.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Emerges with helper
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Staal supplied an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Ducks.
Staal is averaging a career-low 16:22 TOI, and the captain no longer factors on the power play. However, he remains a threat in 5-on-5 situations and is a mainstay on the penalty kill. Staal has generated 15 goals, 13 assists and a plus-8 rating through 57 games; he plays alongside Jordan Martinook and Jesper Fast, a unit that generates more offense than the average checking line.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Nets marker Sunday
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Staal found the back of the net in a 4-1 win versus Boston on Sunday.
Staal's marker was scored on an empty net while the Hurricanes were shorthanded at 15:40 of the third period. He has 13 goals and 23 points in 48 contests this season. Staal has been held off the scoresheet only once in his last four games.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Will return Thursday
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Staal (personal) will draw back into the lineup Thursday versus Minnesota.
Staal missed Sunday's game against Vancouver for personal reasons. He has 11 goals and 19 points in 43 games this season. He's projected to play on a line with Jordan Martinook and Jesper Fast in his return.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Out Sunday
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Staal (personal) will not play Sunday against Vancouver.
Staal missed Saturday's morning skate but still dressed in the win against Pittsburgh. The 34-year-old forward will miss at least one game while away from the team, but he could be back in action Thursday against the Wild.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Good to go Saturday
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Staal will play Saturday against Pittsburgh despite missing Carolina's morning skate, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
It was just a routine morning off for Staal, according to head coach Rod Brind'Amour. The 34-year-old center will play a bottom-six role for Carolina. He's logged just one goal in his last seven games.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Not skating Saturday morning
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Staal (undisclosed) didn't practice Saturday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Staal didn't appear to suffer an injury in Thursday's win over Columbus, but it seems as though he'll be a game-time decision Saturday against Pittsburgh. Derek Stepan would likely re-enter the lineup if Staal is unable to go. The 34-year-old Staal has 11 goals and eight assists in 42 games this season for Carolina.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Ends three-game scoring drought
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Staal found the back of the net in a 5-3 loss to Nashville on Thursday.
Staal scored at 9:54 of the second period to put Carolina up 3-2, but the Hurricanes couldn't hold onto that narrow lead. He has 11 goals and 19 points in 39 games this season. Staal snapped his three-game point drought.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Four-game, seven-point streak
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Staal had three assists Friday in a 6-5 win over Philadelphia.
Staal has seven points (three goals, four assists) during a four-game point streak. At 34, his best is behind him, but he can help if you can leverage streaks like this. Staal has 17 points overall (34 games).
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Scores game-winning goal Tuesday
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Staal netted a goal in the Hurricanes' 4-1 win against New Jersey on Tuesday.
Staal's goal came at 4:17 of the second period, and the marker proved to be the game-winner. He has nine goals and 13 points in 32 contests this season. The 34-year-old is on a strong run, scoring five goals over his last nine games.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Ends three-game point drought
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Staal contributed a goal and an assist in Carolina's 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Staal's two points came in the third period, and his goal at 13:33 proved to be the game-winner. He has eight goals and 12 points in 31 contests in 2022-23. The 34-year-old snapped his three-game scoring drought.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Lights lamp Tuesday
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Staal scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks.
Staal tied the game at 3-3 with a deflection of a Brent Burns shot. The goal ultimately forced overtime, but Ryan Strome won it for the Ducks in the extra session. Staal has scored twice in the last three contests since he snapped a seven-game point drought. The third-line center has six goals, three helpers, 40 shots on net, 57 hits and a plus-3 rating in 26 outings overall.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Two points in Monday's win
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Staal scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Monday's 3-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Staal helped out on Jordan Martinook's opening tally before adding a goal of his own late in the first period. After a slow start to the year, Staal is heating up. He's scored in three straight games while racking up a plus-7 rating in that span. The veteran center is up to seven points, 23 shots, 37 hits and a plus-6 rating through 16 contests overall.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Nets team's lone marker
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Staal scored a goal during Saturday's 4-1 defeat to the host Avalanche.
Staal has scored in consecutive games after connecting just once during his opening 13 appearances. The 34-year-old center cut the Hurricanes' lead to 2-1 at 13:55 of the second period Saturday by converting Jordan Martinook's saucer pass. Staal added two shots and was the lone Hurricanes skater to register a positive rating against the Avalanche, finishing plus-1.
