Jordan Staal Is Back With The Canes

[MillionDollarCam]

As if there was ever any question.

Per LeBrun, it will a 4YR/$2.9M AAV deal with some no trade language in it.

[USDepartmentOfSavagery]

Heard on 100.9 that Aho and the team are closing in on an extension as well. Pesce should be done this week. 

[lightsout]

4 years for Jordan is...odd.

 

Unpopular take I know but even at that number, he doesn't have 4 years in him I don't think. At least not at the level of play we expect out of him. He's entering that Justin Williams return to Carolina territory where sure he'll lead us, win faceoffs and generally be a great guy, but it's time. I'm fine for next season, but if we need a spark, his spot is literally the spot to inject somebody fresh imo.

[lightsout]

58 minutes ago, USDepartmentOfSavagery said:

Heard on 100.9 that Aho and the team are closing in on an extension as well. Pesce should be done this week. 

Pesce about to be gone. No shot we can afford him after inking Aho. Could be wrong, but that means our lines are gonna look different quickly.

[MillionDollarCam]

I’d be shocked if they inked Aho this offseason.

A lot of money is coming off the books next year, it doesn’t make sense to extend him yet.

[MillionDollarCam]

1 hour ago, lightsout said:

4 years for Jordan is...odd.

 

Unpopular take I know but even at that number, he doesn't have 4 years in him I don't think. At least not at the level of play we expect out of him. He's entering that Justin Williams return to Carolina territory where sure he'll lead us, win faceoffs and generally be a great guy, but it's time. I'm fine for next season, but if we need a spark, his spot is literally the spot to inject somebody fresh imo.

I think those last two years are going to suck but Jordo should be good for the first two.

[lightsout]

Just now, MillionDollarCam said:

I think those last two years are going to suck but Jordo should be good for the first two.

That's about where I land. I fully expected a 2 year deal at most. But again, he took a friendly deal. No big deal either way.

[Anybodyhome]

It's a deal that almost guarantees he retires a Cane and also provides him a nice parachute when he does.

[Harbingers]

1 hour ago, Anybodyhome said:

It's a deal that almost guarantees he retires a Cane and also provides him a nice parachute when he does.

This. He’s basically getting 5.8 for two years is my guess. Or 11.6 if we win a cup this season. 

Edited June 25, 2023 by Harbingers

[Rocky Davis]

Those last two years may see Jordo play 4th line C and situational hockey for crucial face offs etc. 

Of course he could surprise us and still be playing at a decent clip in years 3 and 4.

He's steady, a great presence in the locker room and our best FO man.  Glad it got done.

[Harbingers]

1 hour ago, Rocky Davis said:

Those last two years may see Jordo play 4th line C and situational hockey for crucial face offs etc. 

Of course he could surprise us and still be playing at a decent clip in years 3 and 4.

He's steady, a great presence in the locker room and our best FO man.  Glad it got done.

Honestly, I think jordo is 3c until he retires, at least if Rod is still around. We all thought he was done in the Covid years, in yet he’s still proven to be a powerhouse. 

Edited June 25, 2023 by Harbingers

[Stumpy]

Can't cut him until 2027... hope he can hold up!

[Stumpy]

Good for Jordo, though!

 

[Harbingers]

13 minutes ago, Stumpy said:

Can't cut him until 2027... hope he can hold up!

He is for sure going to retire before then. I just don’t see him playing like his brothers until he’s 45 years old. 

Edited June 25, 2023 by Harbingers