“Michal took great strides last season, and continued that progress when he represented his home country as it hosted the World Championship,” said Francis. “He’s still a young defenseman, and we expect him to continue to improve going forward.”

Jordan, 24, established NHL career highs in games played (38), goals (2), assists (4) and points (6) during the 2014-15 season with Carolina. The Zlin, Czech Republic native ranked sixth on the team with 61 blocked shots in just 38 games. He also appeared in 30 games on the American Hockey League (AHL) level with Charlotte, totaling 11 points (2g, 9a).

Selected by the Hurricanes in the fourth round, 105th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Jordan (6’1”, 195 lbs.) has totaled six points (2g, 4a) and six penalty minutes in 43 career NHL games. He has appeared in 297 career AHL games with Charlotte, totaling 92 points (20g, 72a) and 124 penalty minutes. Jordan has represented the Czech Republic in a number of international competitions, including the 2008, 2009 and 2010 World Junior Championships, and the 2014 and 2015 IIHF World Championships.