BlakKy 58 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 KARMA: Jordan Staal is my favourite Penguin. Plays on the third line (would center a second line in most cities), kills penalties like a 30 year old Kris Draper, soft spoken, takes few penalties and is never involved in media bull s***. I'll be happy when the cap become too much for Pittsburgh to handle and Stall is the first star they have to let go. I know it won't.. almost can't happen but I think that young man would look good in a Wings jersey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) Staal is UFA in the season of 2012/2013 same year as Crosby? EDIT: Are you talking about trading him? My bad if so! Edited June 9, 2009 by Opie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakKy 58 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Staal is UFA in the season of 2012/2013 same year as Crosby? EDIT: Are you talking about trading him? My bad if so! If cap space became too much of a problem he will probably be the first to go and I mean if the Pens hang on to him until '13 Re-signing him could bea problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Jordan Stall did something a game or two ago that made me not like him, but before that I had respect for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psychlone 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Some people in Pittsburgh (myself included) are actually down on Staal for being so inconsistent with his offensive production. I don't expect him to be as prolific a goal scorer as his brother Eric, especially playing on the 3rd line, but many people feel he needs to score more if he is ever going to be a top 2 line center. Having said that, I think he is already a good defensive player and I could see him fitting in with the Wings oddly enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themule0932 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Yes, after this series is over and if the Red Wings are the ones lifitng the cup, then Jordan Staal will resume his duties as the only Penguin player I like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 I'm more of a fan of Matt Cooke.. but your right Jordan is probably the most Mature out of all of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-TownWing 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Good thread, I like the kid. Like the whole family actually, Eric's one of the few non-Wings where I'd consider a jersey. That regular season game at the Joe this year that they won in OT, he just took over late in the game in a way that his more celebrated teammates never really have against us. He's much too good to be a #3 C, which is all he'll be as long as he's teammates with Crosby and Malkin. Hopefully he eventually finds his way out of their shadow where he can become a star player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata20 4 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 I'm more of a fan of Matt Cooke.. but your right Jordan is probably the most Mature out of all of them. Matt Cooke is a dirtbag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyWildcat 4 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Yes, after this series is over and if the Red Wings are the ones lifitng the cup, then Jordan Staal will resume his duties as the only Penguin player I like. I agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakKy 58 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Matt Cooke is a dirtbag. Can't remember what year it was but he was the lowest rated NHL player in one of the EA games. A solid 50. lol. As for Staal I've seen that he's been taking heat from guys like Pierre McGuire for being out produced by guys drafted lower than him. The guys he is talking about are Phil Kessel, Jonathan Toews and Nicklas Backstrom. This shouldn't be a shot at Staal. Backstrom for example plays beside Alexander Ovechkin. Thats almost guaranteed production. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Matt Cooke is a dirtbag. Agreed about Cooke. Staal seems like an understated player who gets a bad rap sometimes for his inconsistency. I think his quiet nature makes it easier to like him since I've gotten used to most of the Wings' players being generally quiet and humble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valas19 50 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 I have noticed that he cheats on just about every faceoff attempt. Drives me nuts that Z gets kicked out of faceoffs frequently but haven't seen Staal kicked out very often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drunk Wings Fan 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 I find it crazy that people can be so critical of a young kid who is basically a boy playing amoungst men. Give the kid a couple of years, not everybody is like Crosby or Yzerman, and able to dominate right away. Though us Wings fans have been spoiled with all the instant European hit's we've had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themule0932 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Good thread, I like the kid. Like the whole family actually, Eric's one of the few non-Wings where I'd consider a jersey. I don't think I would be able to buy a jersey of him just because it is a Penguins jersery. I will never be seen wearing one of those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MississippiWing 14 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 I like Staal. He's not a bad player like some of his own fans make him out to be. I wouldn't mind seeing him in a Winged Wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 For a mature, hard-to-hate player, I have to go with Gonchar. For a younger player I feel is mature and classy, Letang. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 staal is ultra overrated, he's not that good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakKy 58 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 staal is ultra overrated, he's not that good Elaborate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) I know it won't.. almost can't happen but I think that young man would look good in a Wings jersey. So would Ovechkin, etc. I agree with jollymania that Staal is not really exceptional. He's big and he's pretty good defensively, but his offensive upside is limited. Edited June 9, 2009 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Elaborate? he is just riding on the success of his other brothers, hes a solid depth player nothing more, eric is the only ture superstar inthe family and mark is a decent lower end top 4 dman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Staal: Big, strong shut-down centre with great face-off skill (usually, not so much lately) and lots of scoring upside? Yes please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakKy 58 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) So would Ovechkin, etc. I agree with jollymania that Staal is not really exceptional. He's big and he's pretty good defensively, but his offensive upside is limited. I did say it can't happen when I fantasized about Stall wearing the winged wheel. The fact that he is pretty good defensively, maintains himself well in pressure situations (game time and press time), and the way I see it he could definitely score 30 multiple times in his career while sporting a hot +/-. These factors make him look like a Wing in a Pens jersey. Edited June 9, 2009 by BlakKy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 he is just riding on the success of his other brothers, hes a solid depth player nothing more, eric is the only ture superstar inthe family and mark is a decent lower end top 4 dman Riding of his brothers success? I am pretty sure that is a ridiculous statement. I am pretty sure no NHL team will pay someone because of thier siblings. If there is a team that will pay someone for someone else's accomplishments then let me get a paycheck for Datsyuk being so bad ass... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Riding of his brothers success? I am pretty sure that is a ridiculous statement. I am pretty sure no NHL team will pay someone because of thier siblings. If there is a team that will pay someone for someone else's accomplishments then let me get a paycheck for Datsyuk being so bad ass... he is getting overpaid, even pens fans will tell you that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
