Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal signed a four-year contract worth $11.6 million prior to becoming an unrestricted free agent.
Devils forward Brian Boyle, Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo and Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal have been named finalists for the Bill Masterton Trophy.
Jordan Staal and his wife, Heather, said in a statement Wednesday that a terminal birth defect led to the death of their infant daughter.
Center Jordan Staal is away from the Hurricanes after the death of his infant daughter. Carolina did not announce how long Staal will be away from the team.
The Carolina Hurricanes' didn't have a captain last season. Now they have two -- forward Jordan Staal and defenseman Justin Faulk.
Penguins forward Carl Hagelin caught Staal around the mouth with his skate during a collision late in the first period.
