Jordan Staal signs with the Carolina Hurricanes (1-year)

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1. First report2026-09-16 03:03 UTC

   Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC

   Hurricanes announce a one-year Jordan Staal extension for 2027-28 $4M signing bonus $900K salary Up to $5.1M in additional performance bonuses

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2. Corroborating report2026-09-16 03:05 UTC

   Chris Johnston @reporterchrisPost

   Hurricanes sign captain Jordan Staal to a one-year extension that could be worth as much as $10M: * $4M signing bonus * $900,000 salary * $5.1M in possible performance bonuses https://t.co/61P8W0SFCX

3. Corroborating report2026-09-16 20:12 UTC

   Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalliPost

   #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.