Jordan Staal Signs 1-Year Extension With Carolina Hurricanes

Filed Sep 16, 2026 · 8:27 PM ·Updated Sep 16, 2026 · 8:27 PM

Frank Seravalli reported that the Carolina Hurricanes have signed captain and Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jordan Staal to a 1-year extension for the 2027-28 season. The contract includes performance-based bonuses that could increase his salary to $10 million.

Staal, 38, is a center for the Hurricanes and has played 1403 games in his career, accumulating 318 goals, 429 assists, and 747 points. He has won both the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy.

The contract includes performance bonuses, with Staal earning $650,000 for each 10-game milestone and an additional $550,000 for reaching 75 games played. Playoff games count toward these milestones.

The Hurricanes have secured the services of their veteran captain for the upcoming season, which will be crucial as they look to maintain their competitive edge in the NHL.

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Sep 16, 2026 · 8:27 PM

The new post adds that the performance-based bonuses total $5.1 million, specifying the exact amounts for each milestone.

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Sep 16, 2026 · 8:27 PM · first report

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#Canes did right by Conn Smythe winner and captain Jordan Staal. 1-year extension for 2027-28 can climb to $10m with $5.1m in performance bonuses. Bonuses: He will earn an $650k per each 10 games played milestone, with an additional $550k for 75 GP. Playoff games count as well.

Frank Seravalli on bluesky ↗

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#Canes did right by Conn Smythe winner and captain Jordan Staal. 1-year extension for 2027-28 can climb to $10m with $5.1m in performance bonuses. Bonuses: He will earn an $650k per each 10 games played milestone, with an additional $550k for 75 GP. Playoff games count as well.