As long as the Penguins win, who cares how well he plays.
- Gunner Staal

Obviously I do. I don't like watching other teams having success against us even if we win. It's not enjoyable in the moment. I know he will play well he's just that type of player. He's not a pen so like I said I'd like to see someone drill him and try and get under his skin. Guy like Vitale.

Carolina hasn't played the best hockey as of lately. Anyone think we could get a SO tonight?Or an easy win?
- Orpik44

Nope. They will be ready to go.

Obviously I do. I don't like watching other teams having success against us even if we win. It's not enjoyable in the moment. I know he will play well he's just that type of player. He's not a pen so like I said I'd like to see someone drill him and try and get under his skin. Guy like Vitale.
- dbell646

I always found Staal so calm on the ice. Can't see us bothering him.

He'll give his all trying to stop Crosby..and personally I think Crosby can skate around him if he wants to. Watch out.

I always found Staal so calm on the ice. Can't see us bothering him.

He'll give his all trying to stop Crosby..and personally I think Crosby can skate around him if he wants to. Watch out.
- Orpik44

I agree but he was never in a role to be a target. Teams were worried about 87 and 71. He stepped out of their shadows and it's his turn. Think he gets the match up against 87? Should be interesting.

I agree but he was never in a role to be a target. Teams were worried about 87 and 71. He stepped out of their shadows and it's his turn. Think he gets the match up against 87? Should be interesting.
- dbell646

I think normally the Canes would match Staal up on Malkin but given that he is out, Crosby should get a full dose of Jordan Staal.

I think normally the Canes would match Staal up on Malkin but given that he is out, Crosby should get a full dose of Jordan Staal.
- Gunner Staal

That should be fun to watch. Staal is very good defensively but Sids the best in the business. I think Neal will get a lot of chances tonight.

That should be fun to watch. Staal is very good defensively but Sids the best in the business. I think Neal will get a lot of chances tonight.
- dbell646

Staal's gap control, wing span, and physicality vs Crosby's hockey IQ, raw speed, and lightning agility in tight spaces.

Great matchup. Two guys who are amongst the best at what they do.

That should be fun to watch. Staal is very good defensively but Sids the best in the business. I think Neal will get a lot of chances tonight.
- dbell646

Anyone think Sutter will match up against E.Staal?He knows too much about him.

Hoping for a good game from Jeffrey's and Vitale's line.