Staal signs 1-year contract worth up to $10 million with Hurricanes

Jordan Staal, 38-year-old captain of the Carolina Hurricanes, has signed a one-year contract worth up to $10 million for the 2027-28 season, featuring a $900,000 base salary, a $4 million signing bonus, and up to $5.1 million in performance bonuses. Last season, Staal recorded 36 points in 75 regular-season games and added 12 points in 19 playoff games, helping the Hurricanes win their second Stanley Cup championship. He was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP for his postseason performance.