Jordan Staal is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Carolina Hurricanes, widely regarded as one of the NHL’s premier two-way forwards and penalty-killers. Drafted second overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2006, he won the Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh in 2009 before being traded to Carolina in 2012, where he has since served as captain and signed a long-term extension. His accolades include the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2026 as playoff MVP, a Selke Trophy finalist appearance, and multiple NHL records, including the youngest player to record a hat trick in league history. This tag page collects news articles, interviews, game reports, trade coverage, contract updates, and award announcements related to Jordan Staal’s career with the Hurricanes and his standing across the NHL.