Jordan Staal's Top 10 Moments as a Hurricane
When Jordan Staal takes the ice for the first time on Thursday night against the Minnesota Wild, he will surpass his brother in Carolina Hurricanes history. The game at the Lenovo Center promises to be memorable, with the Hurricanes facing Kirill Kaprizov and the Wild, and Staal set to make franchise history.
On Tuesday, in the Hurricanes’ victory over the New York Rangers, Jordan Staal tied his brother Eric for the most games played with Carolina. Thursday's game will break this tie and mark Staal’s 910th game with the Hurricanes, making him the franchise leader in games played since their 1997 relocation.
This achievement also places Staal third in all-time Hurricanes history, behind NHL Hall of Famer Ron Francis with 1,186 games and Hurricanes Hall of Famer Glen Wesley with 913 games. Staal is expected to surpass Wesley for second place next Friday against the Vancouver Canucks, barring any unexpected events.
Since joining Carolina in 2012 through a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Staal has exemplified what it means to be a Hurricane. He ranks near the top in nearly every major statistic for the franchise since their relocation and has proven his clutch ability in both regular season and playoffs.
"Jordan Staal tied his brother, Eric, for the most games as a Carolina Hurricane in the team's victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday."
"Staal's 910th game with the Hurricanes will make him the team's leader since relocation in 1997."
With the captain's milestone approaching, now is an ideal moment to celebrate some of his greatest performances and achievements with the Hurricanes.
Author’s summary: Jordan Staal is about to become the Carolina Hurricanes' all-time leader in games played, marking a remarkable milestone in a career defined by consistency and leadership.