Jordan Staal is staying put with the Carolina Hurricanes

In the Daily Checkdown, Chris Lea & Dennis Cox discuss the upcoming NBA free agency, the Durham Bulls partnering with a local Durham business to attach their name to a coffee, Steve Smith's comparison of Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback to Drew Brees, and the Philadelphia Flyers looking to trade Tony DeAngelo back to the Carolina Hurricanes and what would it mean for current defenseman Brett Pesce? 

Also, Jordan Staal has re-signed with the Carolina Hurricanes, locking up the team’s captain for four more seasons. The deal is $11.6 million, with a $2.9 million annual salary cap. Staal, 34, has been with the Hurricanes since 2012 and has helped the team reach the playoffs in each of the past five seasons. Chris Lea & Dennis Cox discuss the impact of re-signing on the Hurricanes

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