Hurricanes sign Jordan Staal to lucrative one-year extension

The Carolina Hurricanes have extended the contract of captain Jordan Staal for one more season. The new deal, worth up to $10 million, includes a $900,000 base salary, a $4 million signing bonus, and performance bonuses that could add up to $5.1 million. Staal, who earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after scoring eight goals in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, has been a key player for the Hurricanes since joining the team in 2012. The extension allows Carolina to retain their veteran leader as they aim to build on their recent success.

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