21 Facts About Jordan Staal

Jordan Staal is regarded as a premier penalty-killer, both for his strong defensive skills and ability to score and set up shorthanded goals.

Jordan Staal was the second Staal in the NHL, after older brother Eric was drafted second overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

Jordan Staal made the immediate jump from junior to the NHL after being drafted and set several NHL records in his rookie season, including youngest player to score on a penalty shot, to score two shorthanded goals in one game, to score a hat trick and the most shorthanded goals by a rookie in one season.

Jordan Staal was a Calder Memorial Trophy nominee and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.

Jordan Staal won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Penguins in 2009, scoring two goals and an assist in the seven-game series against the Detroit Red Wings.

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Jordan Staal is one of the four Staal brothers, whom have all played or are currently playing professional hockey in the NHL.

Jordan Staal went on to be drafted second overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, behind Johnson, who was selected by the St Louis Blues.

In January 2007, Jordan Staal participated in the NHL YoungStars Game during the All-Star festivities, along with teammates Ryan Whitney and Malkin.

Jordan Staal completed his rookie season with 29 goals, second in rookie goal-scoring to teammate Malkin, and 42 points for a Calder Memorial Trophy nomination.

The award was given to Malkin, while Jordan Staal finished third in voting, behind first runner-up Paul Stastny of the Colorado Avalanche.

Jordan Staal joined Malkin and Stastny on the NHL All-Rookie Team.

Jordan Staal contributed 6 goals and 1 assist during the playoff run.

Jordan Staal completed the season bouncing back from the decreased production of his sophomore year with a career-high 27 assists and 49 points.

Jordan Staal had two goals and an assist in the seven-game series, and scored a shorthanded goal that was a pivotal point in Game 4 of the series.

Jordan Staal had to undergo surgery to repair a torn tendon on top of his big toe.

Jordan Staal had received exactly the same offer from the Pittsburgh Penguins, but declined it.

In December 2018, Jordan Staal was diagnosed with a concussion and was placed on long-term injury reserve .

Jordan Staal made his international debut with Team Canada at the 2007 World Championships in Moscow.

Jordan Staal has met Marc's New York Rangers in the 2008 playoffs.

Jordan Staal has eliminated his brothers with the Penguins in both instances.

Jordan Staal has become the second brother to win a Stanley Cup behind older brother Eric .