Jordan Staal's Historic 1000th Game | NHL News

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 19, 2026 · 1m

Jordan Staal is rewriting Carolina Hurricanes history, set to become the franchise’s longest-tenured player and surpass 1,000 games by season’s end. A Stanley Cup champion in 2026, he also claimed the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP — the oldest player ever to win it — after a legendary Finals run with six goals. His 20-goal regular season mark was his first in a decade, and his relentless leadership, praised by coach Rod Brind’Amour and teammates, has defined the team’s culture. Now in his final year of a $2.92M deal, Staal’s defensive excellence earned him Selke Trophy finalist honors…