Staal had an early impression after being selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins as the No. 2 overall choice in the 2006 NHL Draft.
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He scored 29 goals and 42 points in 81 games and set a record for the youngest player (18 years, 41 days) to score two shorthanded goals in a single game.
On October 21, 2006, Staal scored those goals against the Columbus Blue Jackets, making him the youngest player to ever score on a penalty shot.
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Staal collected nine points (four goals, five assists) in 24 games during the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs, helping the Penguins win the Stanley Cup three years later.
On June 22, 2012, Staal was transferred from the Penguins to the Hurricanes. He agreed to a 10-year, $60 million contract with Carolina eight days later.
How many Stanley Cups has Jordan Staal won?
Jordan Staal has 17 seasons of NHL experience with the Hurricanes and Penguins. In 1,110 games, he’s scored 262 goals, given 356 assists, and has a net plus of +60. One Stanley Cup has been hiss.
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