The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired Jordan Staal  from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Brandon Sutter, prospect Brian Dumoulin and their eighth overall selection in the 2012 draft.

A day after he rejected the Penguins’ 10-year offer that was reportedly worth $60 million, Staal heads to Carolina to join his brother, Eric. The 23-year-old has a year remaining at $4 million before he becomes an unrestricted free agent, but he’s sure to sign an extension with the Hurricanes before that point. He wanted a more expanded opportunity, and he’ll get that with the Hurricanes, likely becoming their first-line center, with Eric shifting to the wing. An excellent two-way player, Staal’s 25 goals and 50 points last season only begin to show the tip of the iceberg for his offensive potential. The center will play in his seventh NHL season next year and he should thrive with his new team.

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