Benchrates algorithm: Jordan Staal's new 4-year contract is $2M less than his Value
Benchrates algorithm: Jordan Staal's new 4-year contract is $2M less than his Value
The current Value of the Canes' captain is $4 929 234.
Jordan Staal got a 4-year contract with an average annual value of $2.9M from the Carolina Hurricanes and extended his stay in Raleigh. According to Benchrates algorithm, the 34-year center increases his Value two seasons in a row by $400K and $200K respectively. A similar pace gives him an opportunity to break the $5M point of the Value already at the beginning of next season, which is a great result for a two-way forward at his age.
In the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Staal delivered a mind-blowing series against New Jersey, adding $358K to his Value. In general, during the playoffs, Jordan added $427 321 to his Value and achieved the 5th-best place among the Hurricanes' players in this indicator. And in the regular season, he became the 15th-best player on the team with an additional $191 374 to the Value.
Right now Jordan Staal ranks 141st forward in the world, but he is the 17th-best offensive player over the age of 30. The veteran centers with similar Values are Mikael Backlund, Logan Couture, and Evgeny Malkin. So, the extension looks very safe and cheap. The Hurricanes get an inexpensive 3C who will produce more than he will be paid, and they still have cap space. Staal gets the opportunity to win the Stanley Cup. Good deal for both sides.
