One of the youngest teams in the league means youth will be served in leadership positions this season.
Jordan Staal admits that the Carolina Hurricanes are a different place this year without his brother around.
“There’s increased responsibility all over the place,” the Canes’ alternate captain said during the team’s annual media day at PNC Arena on Friday. “He’s such a big hole in our room, and there’s definitely a lot of other guys who will need to step up and fill the leadership role. It’s something I’ve prepared myself for, and hopefully I can do the job.