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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jun 22, 2008 15:34:58 GMT -5
Where did Staal get drafted to? Phoenix. Don Maloney loves is Staal's...he was the one who pushed for the Rangers to draft Marc Staal back when he was still with us.
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 22, 2008 16:09:00 GMT -5
I keep hearing that Jared Staal is the MOST talented Staal out of the Staal Brothers, which it's just well, plain crazy. How could he even be more talented than Jordan or even Eric?
Insanity!
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jun 22, 2008 18:57:50 GMT -5
No...Jared Staal is projected to be, by far, the worst of all the Staal brothers. That's why he was taken in the second round. Reports I've read said that he could have fallen even further if not for just being a Staal.
I think Marc Staal will wind up having the best career of the brothers. I say that in part from bias, but also because this kid was just amazing as a rookie and is only going to get even better with more experience. Plus, he has a ridiculous shot from the point and he wasn't even used on the Power Play yet.
Jordan Staal is also going to wind up being a beast. He's probably one of the best 2-way players in the entire league.
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Post by James Hardy on Jun 22, 2008 19:07:39 GMT -5
No...Jared Staal is projected to be, by far, the worst of all the Staal brothers. That's why he was taken in the second round. Reports I've read said that he could have fallen even further if not for just being a Staal. I think Marc Staal will wind up having the best career of the brothers. I say that in part from bias, but also because this kid was just amazing as a rookie and is only going to get even better with more experience. Plus, he has a ridiculous shot from the point and he wasn't even used on the Power Play yet. Jordan Staal is also going to wind up being a beast. He's probably one of the best 2-way players in the entire league.And he's only 19.
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jun 22, 2008 19:09:59 GMT -5
He's also another reason the Penguins are going to be screwed with all of their free agents. They want to/ have to give new deals to Hossa, Malone, Orpik, Fleury, eventually Staal and Malkin...they can't afford all of them. If Staal got to the open market, he'd make a ton of money.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2008 19:13:39 GMT -5
No...Jared Staal is projected to be, by far, the worst of all the Staal brothers. That's why he was taken in the second round. Reports I've read said that he could have fallen even further if not for just being a Staal. I think Marc Staal will wind up having the best career of the brothers. I say that in part from bias, but also because this kid was just amazing as a rookie and is only going to get even better with more experience. Plus, he has a ridiculous shot from the point and he wasn't even used on the Power Play yet. Jordan Staal is also going to wind up being a beast. He's probably one of the best 2-way players in the entire league. Yeah pretty much. He looked as good as Zetterberg and Datsyuk during the Playoffs
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Post by Trypod on Jun 22, 2008 19:28:28 GMT -5
I give the best Staal nod to Marc. I imagine he'll be one of the absolute best d-men in the league once he hits his prime. And eventually, I predict Jordan will become a better player than Eric. Not knocking Eric, but Jordan's a total package.
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jun 22, 2008 19:39:51 GMT -5
I give the best Staal nod to Marc. I imagine he'll be one of the absolute best d-men in the league once he hits his prime. And eventually, I predict Jordan will become a better player than Eric. Not knocking Eric, but Jordan's a total package. I agree. I've obviously seen the most of Marc Staal since I watch or listen to nearly every Rangers game over the course of each season, but everything I've seen of him makes me believe this kid is a stud. There's just no holes in his game...he knows how to work the body, make smart plays, be in the right position on the ice, play the puck on an odd-man rush...he's also a lot more physical than people would think. The biggest thing about him is that he seems to be so cool and confident in everything he does, too, and doesn't hesitate like you see other rookies do. Like I said, I know for a fact that he also has some sick offensive skills for a defenseman, but Renney didn't use him on the Power Play during his first season since he was already averaging 20+ minutes of ice time and working in the PK on a daily basis. With Bobby Sanguinetti, Staal and now Michael Del Zotto, the Rangers are going to have a nice selection of Power Play QBs in a few years if they all live up to their hype.
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 23, 2008 12:08:40 GMT -5
Can't we just agree that all the Staal Bros is just going to rule the NHL?
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Post by duan on Jun 23, 2008 12:10:30 GMT -5
Thug, I gotta admit, I love your signature. I laugh everytime I read one of your posts.
Anyway, hopefully Pittsburgh does go after Hossa, so we can snag Orpik or Malone.
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Post by Boquest on Jun 23, 2008 12:15:48 GMT -5
I'm Jared's friend and have played with him for 3 years...even with that being said, he is the worst Staal by far. They were many people on our team that were a lot better then him but because of his name he got drafted high in the OHL draft. They put him on the first line and gave him a ton of ice team= he's obviously going to get better. Regardless he wont be a threat like his brothers are. Who knows he may all of sudden blosom and become aggressive and what not, but from all the years that I've played with him...good guy? Amazing guy. Over-rated? Very.
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jun 23, 2008 15:32:07 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2008 17:38:30 GMT -5
I wish we would pick him back up
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Post by duan on Jun 23, 2008 22:30:53 GMT -5
face it, he isn't worth 4 mil.
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 24, 2008 11:37:17 GMT -5
I would sign Avery for 4 mil. He's worth every penny.
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Post by Tim Tebow™ on Jun 24, 2008 12:41:58 GMT -5
He is a good player, but the GREATEST of all time?
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jun 24, 2008 12:42:54 GMT -5
He is a good player, but the GREATEST of all time? You're right, sorry. Greatest overall athlete of all-time.
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Post by jjkotm on Jun 24, 2008 14:27:40 GMT -5
Sundin to the Rangers? msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/8277512/Report:-Rangers-interested-in-Leafs'-Sundin Wouldn't be too bad. I'm not sure if I'd rather have $ spent on him or Avery. Avery brings intensity like no other, but I do believe the referees are partially biased against him since hes such a dick. But if they want to "win now" then getting him wouldn't be a bad idea. I say go for it since Jagr doesn't have too many years left.
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Post by Cody McCormick on Jun 24, 2008 14:27:59 GMT -5
barry melrose is the new tampa bay coach. should be a fun season for them
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Post by Kemp2k on Jun 24, 2008 19:22:59 GMT -5
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