Jordan
Staal
C · CAR · Defensive · Excellent
- PAL
- 84
- WAR
- 1.4
- Value
- 83
- PTS
- 36
2025-26№ 110 / 615
Jordan Staal (Carolina Hurricanes) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jordan Staal
#11CPlays: Centre · 93% of faceoffs
Carolina Hurricanes
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 100 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : September 9, 1988 · Thunder Bay, Canada
Drafted : 2006 · PIT · round 1, pick #2
Contract : $2,900,000 · 2023-24 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFANMC / NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Carolina Hurricanes | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Carolina Hurricanes | 75 | 20 | 16 | 36 | 29 |
| 2024-25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 75 | 13 | 23 | 36 | 16 |
| 2023-24 | Carolina Hurricanes | 80 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 44 |
| 2022-23 | Carolina Hurricanes | 81 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 32 |
| 2021-22 | Carolina Hurricanes | 78 | 17 | 19 | 36 | 18 |
| 2020-21 | Carolina Hurricanes | 53 | 16 | 22 | 38 | 30 |
| 2019-20 | Carolina Hurricanes | 68 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 40 |
| 2018-19 | Carolina Hurricanes | 50 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 26 |
| 2017-18 | Carolina Hurricanes | 79 | 19 | 27 | 46 | 26 |
| 2016-17 | Carolina Hurricanes | 75 | 16 | 29 | 45 | 38 |
| 2015-16 | Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 20 | 28 | 48 | 34 |
| 2014-15 | Carolina Hurricanes | 46 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 14 |
| 2013-14 | Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 34 |
| 2012-13 | Carolina Hurricanes | 48 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 32 |
| 2011-12 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 62 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 34 |
| 2010-11 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 42 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 24 |
| 2009-10 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 21 | 28 | 49 | 57 |
| 2008-09 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 22 | 27 | 49 | 37 |
| 2007-08 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 55 |
| 2006-07 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 81 | 29 | 13 | 42 | 24 |
| NHL totals | 1409 | 318 | 429 | 747 | 644 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Carolina Hurricanes | 19 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 13 |
| 2024-25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 15 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 2023-24 | Carolina Hurricanes | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2022-23 | Carolina Hurricanes | 15 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| 2021-22 | Carolina Hurricanes | 14 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | Carolina Hurricanes | 11 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 6 |
| 2019-20 | Carolina Hurricanes | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018-19 | Carolina Hurricanes | 15 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 8 |
| 2011-12 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010-11 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009-10 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 2008-09 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 24 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 |
| 2007-08 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 20 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 14 |
| 2006-07 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 181 | 46 | 39 | 85 | 85 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cup2 times · 2025-26, 2008-09
- 🏆 Conn Smythe Trophyonce · 2025-26
Jordan Staal: our analysis
2025-26 season: 75 GP, 20 G, 16 A, 36 PTS, +5 +/-, 16:11 TOI. WAR 1.4 (110th of 615) · PAL 84, excellent.
In 2025-26, Jordan Staal, 38, posts a PAL Rating of 84 out of 100 (excellent), and his WAR of 1.4 ranks 110th among 615 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: possession (88, among the best in the league), defense (88, among the best in the league) and penalty kill (80, well above average). On the other hand, power play (33, below average) holds him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+2.3); his biggest cost: power play (-0.2).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 76 in 2024-25 to 84; his WAR went from 1.0 to 1.4.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 83 (very good contract) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Jordan Staal's story
On the outdoor rink his father built in Thunder Bay, Jordan Staal sharpened the habits that would define his play: responsibility in his own zone and a knack for penalty killing. He moved quickly through the junior ranks, spending two seasons with the Peterborough Petes before entering the NHL draft.
In Peterborough Staal produced at a point-per-game pace in his second OHL season (28 goals, 68 points in 68 games) and helped the Petes capture the J. Ross Robertson Cup. The club reached the 2006 Memorial Cup but did not advance past the round-robin. Those seasons established him as a top prospect and led to his selection second overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Staal jumped straight to the NHL in 2006–07 and set several rookie-era records: youngest player to score on a penalty shot, youngest to net two shorthanded goals in one game, youngest to record a hat trick (18 years, 153 days) and the rookie single-season mark for shorthanded goals. He earned a Calder Trophy nomination and a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team after a 29-goal campaign.
With Pittsburgh he reached back-to-back Finals and won the Stanley Cup in 2009. In June 2012 he was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes—on the same day as his wedding—and soon agreed to a ten-year extension. His tenure in Carolina evolved toward leadership: named co-captain in 2017, captain in 2019, playing his 1,000th game in 2021 and signing a four-year extension in 2023. Injuries interrupted stretches of seasons, but he continued to contribute both offensively and defensively.
Internationally Staal debuted with Canada at the 2007 World Championships, adding two assists in nine games en route to a gold medal. Across his career he has been known less for flash and more for reliable two-way play, elite penalty killing, strong faceoff work and the kind of defensive instincts that anchor forward lines.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 15:34
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:23
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:53
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 19
- Blocks
- 3
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 61.4 %
- Off. zone starts
- 36.0 %
- Faceoffs
- 55.6 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
23between 7 and 38 (80% range)
- Goals
- 11
- Assists
- 11
- Games
- 60
So far: 0 pts in 6 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.41 pts per game (last season: 0.48).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Stable
- Points per game: 0.38 in 23-24, 0.48 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 76 → 84
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 38: the age when production usually declines
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
Injured reserve· Calf· expected back December 3
OV · OverallConfidence 82 %
85
High-end
- SK
- Skating
- 78
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 85
- Confidence 85 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 76
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 84
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 84
- Confidence 85 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 73
- Confidence 66 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 71
- Confidence 85 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 89
- Confidence 93 %
- PA
- Passing
- 71
- Confidence 82 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 77
- Confidence 82 %
- DF
- Defense
- 88
- Confidence 80 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 99
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating78
- Top speed (35 %)36.7 · 84
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)4.74 · 69
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.4 · 78
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.4 · 74
ST — Strength85
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.72 · 72
- Body mass (50 %)1.19 · 90
EN — Endurance76
- Ice time per game (45 %)15.3 · 76
- Total ice time (20 %)1,169 · 78
- Shift length (15 %)41.5 · 59
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)14.4 · 77
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.633 · 77
DU — Durability84
- Share of games played (100 %)0.868 · 84
CK — Checking84
- Hits /60 (70 %)7.177 · 83
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)6.556 · 85
- Season volume (10 %)5.118 · 88
FG — Fighting73
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.787 · 73
DI — Discipline71
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.007 · 70
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.556 · 79
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.594 · 66
FO — Faceoffs89
- Faceoff % (85 %)54.9 · 87
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)66.7 · 98
PA — Passing71
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.599 · 72
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.406 · 69
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.037 · 75
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.435 · 74
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.365 · 68
SC — Scoring77
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.851 · 77
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.808 · 76
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.159 · 76
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.418 · 80
- xG per shot (10 %)0.086 · 85
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)11.5 · 71
DF — Defense88
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.156 · 91
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.157 · 82
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.334 · 93
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.046 · 69
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.233 · 78
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)55.2 · 88
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.921 · 79
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience99
- Career regular-season games (65 %)100
- Career playoff games (25 %)98
- NHL seasons (10 %)100
OV — Overall85
- SC · Scoring (20 %)77
- PA · Passing (20 %)71
- DF · Defense (20 %)88
- SK · Skating (12 %)78
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)89
- EN · Endurance (8 %)76
- DI · Discipline (5 %)71
- ST · Strength (3 %)85
- CK · Checking (2 %)84
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 85 | 78 | 77 | 88 |
| 2024-25 | 84 | 78 | 73 | 87 |
| 2023-24 | 85 | 77 | 71 | 94 |
| 2022-23 | 83 | 80 | 75 | 90 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
1.4
wins above replacement
110 of 615
PAL Rating
84/ 100
Performance · Excellent
70 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
83/ 100
Very good contract
2.90 M$ · expected PAL 54
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 65
- Defense
- 90
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- Offense
- 53
- Creation
- 70
- Shooting
- 71
- Possession
- 88
- Defense
- 88
- Discipline
- 67
- Power play
- 33
- Penalty kill
- 80
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CAR | 1.4 | 84 | 83 | 2.90 M$ |
| 2024-25 | CAR | 1.0 | 76 | 74 | 2.90 M$ |
| 2023-24 | CAR | 0.3 | 86 | 85 | 2.90 M$ |
| 2022-23 | CAR | 1.0 | 73 | 48 | 6.00 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
69/ 100
Average
better than 69% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
80/ 100
Very good
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
38/ 100
Below average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 130 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 58
- Shot selection
- 84
- Penalties drawn
- 38
- Puck management
- 84
Defense
- Takeaways
- 31
- Discipline
- 72
- Safe zone exits
- 20
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CAR | 69 | 80 | 38 |
| 2024-25 | CAR | 64 | 62 | 57 |
| 2023-24 | CAR | 8 | 43 | 8 |
| 2022-23 | CAR | 30 | 34 | 30 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.4
wins above replacement
0.3 to 2.7 — 90% interval
110 of 615 forwards
+7.5 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.4
- EV defense
- +2.3
- Power play
- -0.2
- Penalty kill
- -0.1
- Shooting
- +1.2
- Penalties
- +0.9
- Average → replacement
- +3.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CAR | 75 | 1.4 | 0.3 to 2.7 | 110/615 |
| 2024-25 | CAR | 71 | 1.0 | 0.1 to 2.4 | 144/596 |
| 2023-24 | CAR | 80 | 0.3 | -0.5 to 0.9 | 269/608 |
| 2022-23 | CAR | 81 | 1.0 | 0.1 to 2.6 | 133/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 130.7 km/h47th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.1 km/h23rd percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 618th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 45.6 %85th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 24.2 km22nd percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.74 km58th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 45.0 %97th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 16.7 %3rd percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 37.7 %73rd percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 620th percentile | 024th percentile | 0.0 %3rd percentile |
| High danger | 221st percentile | 034th percentile | 0.0 %10th percentile |
| Mid range | 334th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %32nd percentile |
| Long range | 031st percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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FLAJordan Staal: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Jordan Staal have in 2026-27?
Jordan Staal has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 6 games in 2026-27.
How old is Jordan Staal?
Jordan Staal is 38 years old: he was born on September 10, 1988.
How tall is Jordan Staal, and how much does he weigh?
Jordan Staal is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).
Where is Jordan Staal from?
Canada: Jordan Staal was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Jordan Staal play for?
Jordan Staal plays for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL, at C, wearing number 11.
Is Jordan Staal injured?
Yes: Jordan Staal is on injured reserve (calf). He is expected back around December 3.
How good is Jordan Staal?
Jordan Staal produced 1.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 110th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 84 out of 100: excellent for his position.
How much does Jordan Staal make?
Jordan Staal earns $2.9M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 83 out of 100 (very good contract): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Jordan Staal's contract end?
Jordan Staal's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / NTC clause.
Is Jordan Staal overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 83 out of 100 (very good contract), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Jordan Staal a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 110th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Jordan Staal getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 76 in 2024-25 to 84 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Jordan Staal played lately?
Over his last 6 games, Jordan Staal has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists).
What are Jordan Staal's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jordan Staal has 1,409 games, 318 goals, 429 assists and 747 points. His best season: 2011-12, with 50 points in 62 games.
Where was Jordan Staal drafted?
Jordan Staal was drafted 2nd overall (round 1) by Pittsburgh Penguins in 2006.
How does Jordan Staal perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Jordan Staal has 181 games and 85 points in his career. His pace (0.47 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.53).
Which player is most similar to Jordan Staal?
Alexis Lafrenière: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Alexis Lafrenière's page →Is Jordan Staal a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 23 points in 2026-27, or 0.38 points per game.
Does Jordan Staal have siblings?
Yes: his brother Eric Staal (drafted second overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2003; played for and captained the Hurricanes until February 28, 2016; Stanley Cup champion in 2006), his brother Marc Staal (drafted by the New York Rangers in 2005; played defence for the New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers; retired in 2024), his brother Jared Staal (drafted in 2008 by the Phoenix Coyotes; played 2 NHL games, retired in 2017; head coach of the Savannah Ghost Pirates (ECHL)).
Is Jordan Staal related to anyone famous?
Yes: Jeff Heerema (cousin, drafted in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes in 1998).
Is Jordan Staal married?
Yes, married to Heather Dysievick (June 22, 2012).
What is Jordan Staal's nationality?
Jordan Staal is Canadian. Internationally: Canada — 2007 World Championships (gold medal).
What awards has Jordan Staal won?
OHL All-Star – 2006 ; Played in CHL Top Prospects Game – 2006 ; Shared Michel Brière Rookie of the Year Award with Evgeni Malkin – 2007 ; Calder Memorial Trophy finalist – 2007 ; NHL All-Rookie Team – 2007 ; Players' Player Award – 2010 ; Frank J. Selke Trophy finalist – 2010, 2024 ; Conn Smythe Trophy – 2026; and more.
How many championships has Jordan Staal won?
3: J. Ross Robertson Cup (OHL champions) with the Peterborough Petes – 2006; Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins – 2009; Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes – 2026.
What is Jordan Staal's nickname?
He is nicknamed "Gronk".
Where did Jordan Staal play before turning pro?
Thunder Bay Kings (minor midget AAA); Peterborough Petes (OHL), began major-junior in 2004–05 after being selected third overall in the 2004 OHL Priority Draft; played two seasons with Peterborough.
How many points is Jordan Staal projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 23 points in 60 games in 2026-27 (7 to 38 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Carolina Hurricanes teammates
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