Last week, we reviewed the season of Carolina Hurricanes alternate captain Jordan Staal. In the non-goaltending department, Staal may be the most polarizing player on the Hurricanes’ roster, due in large part to his contract, which pays him $6 million per year through 2023, the highest salary on the team.
For that kind of money, many believe that Staal is not a true number one center, and should have more points in addition to his defensive responsibilites, which are largely above reproach. However, after looking into the numbers, it may be that the criticism of Jordan Staal might largely stem from the fact that “Staal” is his last name.