Carolina Hurricanes Player Evaluations and Grades
By Brett Finger
Jordan Staal
October 6, 2013; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) before the start of the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at PNC Center. The Hurricanes defeated the Flyers 2-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Most people think Jordan Staal has under performed in his time with the Carolina Hurricanes. I tend to feel the same, but he has certainly made a positive impact on the Hurricanes.
Jordan Staal has been as solid as can be on defense. You know what you will get from him in that aspect of the game. Jordan Staal does need to step up offensively.
He has 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists) in the first 12 games of the season, and for a player getting paid 6 million dollars, that is just not enough. He has played a lot of powerplay time, penalty kill time, and even strength time, but he just hasn’t been able to put a lot of points up.
I’m not expecting Jordan Staal to absolutely light up the score board, but I think we all expect him to carry his weight offensively. Lack of production from him, and other stars, is what has held the Canes back so far this year.
There is still time for Jordan Staal to turn around his offense, but his defense has been there, so he does have a big role on this team.
Grade : B-