Jordan Staal: Day One to Game 1,000 by Michael Smith @MSmithCanes / Hurricanes.com When the puck drops on Monday night at PNC Arena, Jordan Staal will log his 1,000th career game in the National Hockey League. With some help from teammates, coaches and more, here's a journey back through Staal's career, from day one to game No. 1,000. June 24, 2006: Pittsburgh Selects Staal 2nd Overall in 2006 NHL Entry Draft Eric Staal was selected second overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Two years later, the New York Rangers selected Marc Staal 12th overall. A year later, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected Jordan Staal with the second overall pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver.