Roadblocks Cleared: Hurricanes and Jordan Staal Finalizing Extension

Carolina Hurricanes fans were eagerly awaiting news of captain Jordan Staal’s contract extension, but recent reports suggested that negotiations had hit a roadblock. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, there was a chance that Staal could become an unrestricted free agent if the issues between the player and the team could not be resolved.

Now, reports indicate that Staal and the Hurricanes are close to reaching a four-year contract extension worth around $2.9 million per year. It seems that both parties are finally on the same page when it comes to the terms of the new agreement.

Dreger shed light on the situation during an episode of TSN Insider Trading, stating, “Staal’s camp has shown a willingness to be flexible, presenting the Hurricanes with various options. However, the team needs owner Tom Dundon to change his stance. If this doesn’t happen, Staal could become an unrestricted free agent on July 1st.” It appears Dundon has done so, giving the veteran a longer-term deal than most might have expected.