Jordan Staal's Top 10 Moments as a Hurricane Before a Major Milestone
On Thursday night, Jordan Staal will step onto the ice against the Minnesota Wild and surpass his brother in the Carolina Hurricanes' history books. This game at the Lenovo Center is poised to be a landmark event.
Earlier this week, Staal tied his brother Eric for the most games played as a Carolina Hurricane during a win over the New York Rangers. His upcoming 910th game for the Hurricanes will break this tie, making him the franchise leader since the team's 1997 relocation.
Currently, Staal ranks third in franchise history behind NHL Hall of Famer Ron Francis, with 1,186 games, and Hurricanes Hall of Famer Glen Wesley, who has 913 games. Staal is expected to move into second place next Friday against the Vancouver Canucks, barring any unexpected events.
Since joining the Hurricanes in 2012 through a trade with the Penguins, Jordan Staal has embodied the spirit of the franchise. He ranks near the top across almost every key statistical category since the relocation, consistently demonstrating clutch performance in both regular season and playoffs.
"Thursday night will be a big night at the Lenovo Center. Not only are the Carolina Hurricanes set to face Kirill Kaprizov and the Minnesota Wild, but history is expected to be made."
"Since joining the Hurricanes at the 2012 Draft via a trade with the Penguins, Staal has been the epitome of what it means to be a Hurricane."
As the team captain approaches this significant milestone, it is an ideal moment to reflect on some of his best games, memorable moments, and key accomplishments with the Hurricanes.
Author’s summary: Jordan Staal is on the brink of becoming the Carolina Hurricanes’ all-time leader in games played, a testament to his lasting impact and leadership since joining in 2012.