Canes extend captain Jordan Staal through 2027-28

Deal carries $4M bonus plus $5.1M in incentives

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 161 min read

STAALLELUJAH 🙌 We've signed captain Jordan Staal to a one-year contract extension for the 2027-28 season. Details » ht Via @Canes on X

What happened: Carolina announced a one-year extension for its captain covering the 2027-28 season on Wednesday. The deal includes a $4M signing bonus and $900K salary, with up to $5.1M in additional performance bonuses.

Why it matters: Keeping Jordan Staal preserves Carolina's Cup-winning leadership after June's title run. The bonus-heavy structure gives the Hurricanes cost certainty entering the upcoming 2025-26 season.

By the numbers: Extension worth up to $10M in total.

What to watch: Carolina opens camp ahead of the 2025-26 preseason.

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@Canes 2026-09-16T04:33:28.888515+00:00

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