Jordan Staal's 17-Year Wait Was Worth It
Jordan Staal just became the oldest Conn Smythe winner in NHL history. He waited 17 years between Cups and chose Carolina over rings. Here's why that matters.
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Jordan Staal Won the Hardware. Sports Media Lost.
Jordan Staal never demanded a trade, never made it about himself. He just won the Conn Smythe Trophy at 37. The sports media complex has no language for this.
Marner Should Win the Conn Smythe. He Won't.
Mitch Marner leads all 2026 playoff scorers with 29 points. The NHL has given the Conn Smythe to a losing team before. They probably won't do it again.