Jordan Staal signs four-year extension with Hurricanes.

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed their captain, Jordan Staal, to a four-year contract extension worth $11.6 million. The deal includes a no-movement clause for three seasons and a no-trade clause for the final season in 2026-27. Staal has been a top-tier defensive pivot throughout his career and is an important veteran presence for the Hurricanes. While this is a significant investment in a mid-30s player with lower-end offensive contributions, getting Staal locked in gives Carolina some security with its center depth moving forward.