Jordan Staal: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jordan Staal News / Ball Exclusives / November 14

Hurricanes Activate Captain Jordan Staal for Helsinki Game

Carolina Hurricanes center and captain Jordan Staal was activated from injured reserve Saturday, November 14, 2026, ahead of the team’s game against the Seattle Kraken in Helsinki.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Hurricanes’ Mark Jankowski Stepping Up Amidst Jordan Staal’s Injury

Over the last two weeks, the Carolina Hurricanes have been on a roll, winning seven straight games and now sitting at 7-1-1. Even with injuries to Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall, and Seth Jarvis, they keep finding ways to win games.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Jordan Staal’s Injury Creates New Opportunities for Jesperi Kotkaniemi With the Hurricanes

With Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal out for at least a month with a partial calf tear, the Hurricanes now need a replacement for the key to Rod Brind’Amour’s system.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Hurricanes Recall Felix Unger Sorum; Place Jordan Staal On IR

According to a team announcement, the Carolina Hurricanes have recalled forward Felix Unger Sorum from the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. In a corresponding roster move, Carolina placed captain Jordan Staal on the injured reserve.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Jordan Staal Suffers 'Freak Injury' In Pre-Game Skate, Out 1-2 Months

The Carolina Hurricanes will be without captain Jordan Staal for a significant stretch after the veteran center suffered a torn calf muscle before Sunday’s game in Philadelphia.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal Out 1 to 2 Months Following Lower-Body Injury

While the Carolina Hurricanes prepare for Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Capitals, head coach Rod Brind’Amour met with the media following morning skate.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal out at least a month with calf tear

The Carolina Hurricanes will be without their captain for the next little while. On Tuesday, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour revealed that center Jordan Staal will miss the next one to two months with a tear in his calf.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / October 13

Hurricanes F Jordan Staal (calf) out at least one month

Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal will be sidelined "anywhere from a month to two months" due to a tear in his calf, head coach Rod Brind'Amour announced on Tuesday.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Hurricanes' Jordan Staal to miss one to two months with partially torn calf

According to Joe Smith, in speaking to Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour, Jordan Staal will be out for a little while with a partially torn calf.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal out with lower-body injury

Carolina Hurricanes center and captain Jordan Staal missed the team’s win over the Philadelphia Flyers on the road on Sunday night, and head coach Rod Brind’Amour’s postgame update suggested a possibility that he may not immediately return to the lineup.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Hurricanes Rightfully Extend Captain & Conn Smythe Winner Jordan Staal

The Carolina Hurricanes late Tuesday night (Sept. 15) announced the signing of Conn Smythe winner and Stanley Cup Champion Jordan Staal to a One-Year extension.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / September 16

Hurricanes extend captain Jordan Staal on 1-year deal

Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal signed a one-year contract worth up to $10 million. The deal announced late Tuesday is for the 2027-28 season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Hurricanes Sign Jordan Staal To One-Year Extension

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed their captain to what could very well be the last contract he’ll sign in his NHL career. Late last night, the Hurricanes announced they’ve signed captain Jordan Staal to a one-year, $10MM extension.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal signs 1-year extension worth as much as $10 million

Jordan Staal is running it back for at least one more year with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes announced on Tuesday that they have signed Staal to a one-year contract.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / July 29

Why Jordan Staal was always a believer in the Hurricanes

In today’s age of sports, loyalty seems to be an afterthought. Players seem to always be looking for their next big paycheck or a better chance to win a championship.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

Jordan Staal had interesting comments after winning Stanley Cup

Jordan Staal put the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Final run into perspective Sunday after beating the Vegas Golden Knights for the ultimate trophy at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15

Hurricanes should be set up for long-term run of dominance in NHL

Even though it has consistently ended in near-misses and playoff frustration, the Carolina Hurricanes have objectively been one of the NHL's most successful franchises since the start of the 2018-19 season.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / June 15

Jordan Staal's Conn Smythe win solidifies uniqueness of his postseason

At the advanced age of 37, Jordan Staal enjoyed a magical postseason that solidified his place in NHL history.

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Winners, losers from Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes clinch title with dominant performance

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 11

Canes' Jordan Staal makes Stanley Cup Final history by extending goal streak

It took Jordan Staal 17 years to get back to the Stanley Cup Final, and he's been making the most of an opportunity to win his second ring.

Who’s Going to Win the Conn Smythe Trophy?

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 5

Winners, losers from Game 2: Hurricanes storm back to tie series

Winners, losers from Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes storm back to tie series

After losing a two-goal lead in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Carolina Hurricanes turned the tables on the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 and rallied for a 4-3 overtime win to tie the series at one game apiece.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19

Brady Tkachuk sent the wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

Brady Tkachuk tried to deliver a message at the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Ottawa Senators. It failed spectacularly as the Senators dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, 2-0, against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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