Jordan Staal, Caroline Hurricanes

This month’s player spotlight features Jordan Staal, the longtime captain of the Carolina Hurricanes and one of the most respected two-way forwards in the NHL. Drafted second overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2006, Jordan won a Stanley Cup as a rookie before joining the Hurricanes in 2012. Since being named captain 2019, he has been a cornerstone of Carolina’s leadership, earning a reputation for his defensive excellence and faceoff ability. Most recently, Jordan led the Hurricanes to the 2026 Stanley Cup Championships, delivering one of the most memorable playoff performances and capturing the Conn Smythe trophy as playoff MVP. Read Jordan’s message to the Caniacs in the Players’ Tribune.