Jordan Staal's Top 10 moments as a Hurricane before we celebrate his big milestone

Jordan Staal's Top 10 Moments as a Hurricane

When Jordan Staal takes the ice for the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night against the Minnesota Wild, he will surpass his brother Eric in franchise history. The game at the Lenovo Center promises more than just a matchup against Kirill Kaprizov and the Wild—it marks a historic milestone for Staal.

In Tuesday’s victory over the New York Rangers, Jordan Staal tied Eric for the most games played as a Hurricane. His 910th game on Thursday will make him the franchise leader since relocating in 1997, placing him third overall behind NHL Hall of Famer Ron Francis (1,186 games) and Hurricanes Hall of Famer Glen Wesley (913 games).

Assuming no unexpected events, Staal is poised to move into second place for most games played next Friday against the Vancouver Canucks, overtaking Wesley.

Since joining the Hurricanes in 2012 via trade from the Penguins, Staal has embodied what it means to be a Hurricane. He ranks near the top in nearly every major statistical category since the team’s relocation and has demonstrated a clutch performance both in the 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."

With the captain reaching such a significant milestone, now is the perfect moment to reflect on some of his most memorable moments, games, and achievements as a Hurricane.

Author's Summary

Jordan Staal’s milestone reflects his enduring impact and leadership with the Hurricanes, marking him as one of the franchise's greatest and clutch players since 2012.

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