Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) Eric Staal is off to an awful slow start to the season. He's scored just 11 points in 25 games so far this season, combined with a -17. Maybe a change of scenery is needed for him? Carolina is off to a less than impressive start, as well. Have to think the Hurricanes are going to make a move, especially if the team continues to fall in the standings. I wouldn't be surprised if Toronto actively went after him. I don't think we'll go after him, but I've always liked him and he is still young (27) and is a legit top 6 forward. In addition to Staal being on the trade block, look for Tuomo Ruutu, and Tomas Kaberle as well. Discuss Edited November 28, 2011 by Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey man nice shot! 144 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) Eric Staal is off to an awful slow start to the season. He's scored just 11 points in 25 games so far this season, combined with a -17. Maybe a change of scenery is needed for him? Carolina is off to a less than impressive start, as well. Have to think the Hurricanes are going to make a move, especially if the team continues to fall in the standings. I wouldn't be surprised if Toronto actively went after him. I don't think we'll go after him, but I've always liked him and he is still young (27) and is a legit top 6 forward. In addition to Staal being on the trade block, look for Tuomo Ruutu, and Tomas Kaberle as well. Discuss kabetle isant going anywheres with that contract...atleast till deadline. Edited November 28, 2011 by Hey man nice shot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stinky fish taco Report post Posted November 28, 2011 staal is a great player having a bad season. his cap hit is too high, though. 2 Cloune and mjlegend reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 Canes are not trading Staal. Kaberle is soft and old. Ruutu would be a great addition, but I doubt he is available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 Staal is an elite talent in this league. His has a significantly high cap hit but that would not stop any team from picking him up. Every team would want him. That being said, absolutely zero chance that the Hurricanes even consider moving him. Kaberle is a joke. 2 Z Winged Dangler and Cloune reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 965 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 Eric Staal is off to an awful slow start to the season. He's scored just 11 points in 25 games so far this season, combined with a -17. Maybe a change of scenery is needed for him? Carolina is off to a less than impressive start, as well. Have to think the Hurricanes are going to make a move, especially if the team continues to fall in the standings. I wouldn't be surprised if Toronto actively went after him. I don't think we'll go after him, but I've always liked him and he is still young (27) and is a legit top 6 forward. In addition to Staal being on the trade block, look for Tuomo Ruutu, and Tomas Kaberle as well. Discuss Eric Staal yes please. I thought of this when the leafs were playing the canes, he was invisible I didnt even noticd he was on the ice until the end of the first. He awesome thought, getting out of Carolina would be good for him, but I don't see it happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 His -17 is dead last in the entire league (something like 725th place)...yikes. Most of that has to do with how bad the team has played so far though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 I think concussing his own brother has had a major impact on Eric this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 Kaberle is a joke. He tends to make up for his mediocre defensive play with his offense, but he's scored just 5 points so far this season. Also, he's -10. Was a healthy scratch last night against Ottawa, I believe. Things really aren't looking good in Raleigh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 i dont see why he would be traded....hes the face of their franchise and normally you dont trade your franchise player unless you're Atlanta. Awful start yes, but Carolina just has seemed to dwell in mediocrity since they won their Cup. He needs players around him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 I think concussing his own brother has had a major impact on Eric this year. I don't see him play enough to really know what his deal is this season, but it's hard not to believe that has to weigh on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 28, 2011 His -17 is dead last in the entire league (something like 725th place)...yikes. Most of that has to do with how bad the team has played so far though. He's been terrible, and that has much to do with it also. He's matched up against the other team's top line, and when he's not producing and they are, his +/- is going to take a hit. I think concussing his own brother has had a major impact on Eric this year. That's the prevailing theory, and it seems an accurate one. Anyway, I agree with those who have said that he'll never be moved. He's basically the face of the franchise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted January 8, 2012 Had to bump this. Good to see he's getting back on track. As a matter of fact, he's been on fire, 9 points in his last 5 games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 8, 2012 kabetle isant going anywheres with that contract...atleast till deadline. Montreal says hi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted January 8, 2012 let me help, I live in Raleigh and like the hurricanes like I like an annoying kid brother. They're annoying but They're part of my family so I have to like them. Eric Staal makes slow starts look like the flash. He really does do this every year just not this horrible bad. Every year around Jan he becomes "super eric" and makes the canes 10x the team they really are on paper. What no one has said, is how much did putting his own bro on the shelf do to him. When Staal came back for the Rangers, he started to catch again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted January 8, 2012 Hahaha stevkrause. Saw on TSN some time last week talk of Toronto wanting Staal. I'm sure it's true along with about 20 other teams. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey man nice shot! 144 Report post Posted January 9, 2012 Montreal says hi lol ya...im still shocked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted January 9, 2012 What no one has said, is how much did putting his own bro on the shelf do to him. When Staal came back for the Rangers, he started to catch again. I think this is a big part of it. He had to be distracted by worrying about if he ended his brother's career. His brother's return had to be a huge weight off his shoulders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Had to bump this. Good to see him getting his game back. 10 points in his last 5 games! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
