Jordan Staal — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jordan Staal is an NHL center for the Carolina Hurricanes. In the 2025-26 season Jordan Staal has 20 goals, 16 assists and 36 points in 75 games, worth 7.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A long-tenured veteran center, Jordan Staal is in his 19th NHL season, having played 1322 career games and accumulated 705 points. While his peak GAR reached 10.1 earlier in his career, he remains a highly reliable and productive player.
At 37, he continues to provide significant value, posting 36 points (20 goals, 16 assists) in 75 games this season, with a GAR of 7.0. His primary contribution comes from his even-strength offense, which registers +2.6 GAR, underscoring his enduring impact.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 220 lb |
| Draft | 2006 — Round 1, Pick 2 — PIT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 20 | 16 | 36 | +5 | 29 | 107 | 18.7% | 16:11 | 57.8% | 18.0 | 0.6 | 7.3 | 1.32 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.1 | +0.7 | -0.0 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 69th, GAR 74th, WAR 74th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 20 | 16 | 36 | 7.3 |
| 2024-25 | 75 | 13 | 23 | 36 | 5.6 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 2.0 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 2.3 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 17 | 19 | 36 | 4.7 |
| 2020-21 | 53 | 16 | 22 | 38 | 3.9 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 2.2 |
| 2018-19 | 50 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 5.2 |
| 2017-18 | 79 | 19 | 27 | 46 | 8.5 |
| 2016-17 | 75 | 16 | 29 | 45 | 12.6 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 20 | 28 | 48 | 11.3 |
| 2014-15 | 46 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 8.7 |
| 2013-14 | 82 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 10.9 |
| 2012-13 | 48 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 5.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jordan Staal has been worth 7.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 74th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.1 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.6 in 2016-17.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jordan Staal's GAR this season?
Jordan Staal has been worth 7.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 74th percentile of NHL players.
What is Jordan Staal's WAR this season?
Jordan Staal has been worth about 1.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 74th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Jordan Staal have this season?
Jordan Staal has 20 goals and 16 assists for 36 points in 75 games this season.
Is Jordan Staal a good center?
Jordan Staal ranks in the 74th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jordan Staal's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jordan Staal has accumulated 90.7 career GAR and 499 points.
When was Jordan Staal drafted?
Jordan Staal was drafted in 2006 — Round 1, Pick 2 — PIT.