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.