if he had "surgeon-like precision", he'd be playing. he has speed and size and doesn't always use both which is why teams have given up on him in the past.

Daigle comparisons? it's not even close. Daigle was a #1 pick who dominated juniors. Stalberg is better compared to big guys with speed but maybe not consistency like say Taylor Pyatt. Stalberg's better but that's a better comparison. He should be a 2nd or 3rd line player and will get that chance with a team like nashville or columbus or he can be a 1st line player on the oilers or leafs.
- therealagent

Clueless!

Dedicated a blog to stalberg.... logic
- Mapleleafs_91

Stalberg and Bickel are two big UFA's this summer for a team like the Oilers. Because they are two big players that have speed and can add offense. Dedicating a blog to Stalberg is almost like dedicating a blog to Chicago. Before the playoffs people would have told you that Stalberg was going to be an expensive signing and Bickel would be the affordable one. Now does Chicago find the cap room for Bickel after how he plays? Cup winning players usually sign with higher price tags.

A good example is Pisani. He led the Oilers in points during their run to the cup 6 years ago. He got a nice big contract as a UFA by the Oilers after that run. He had numbers like Bickel before and never really did anything after. This could be the start of Bickel's brighter career that may see him as a solid second line forward or he could just be doing good because he doesn't have to face top lines.

Either way this blog has relevance in an otherwise slow day. However I would rather see the rumor chart updated with Whitney's name not linked to the Oilers. We all know that is not going to happen. Both sides have said that publicly.

if he had "surgeon-like precision", he'd be playing. he has speed and size and doesn't always use both which is why teams have given up on him in the past.

Daigle comparisons? it's not even close. Daigle was a #1 pick who dominated juniors. Stalberg is better compared to big guys with speed but maybe not consistency like say Taylor Pyatt. Stalberg's better but that's a better comparison. He should be a 2nd or 3rd line player and will get that chance with a team like nashville or columbus or he can be a 1st line player on the oilers or leafs Vancouver.
- therealagent

he can play with the with the twins

Stalberg and Bickel are two big UFA's this summer for a team like the Oilers. Because they are two big players that have speed and can add offense. Dedicating a blog to Stalberg is almost like dedicating a blog to Chicago. Before the playoffs people would have told you that Stalberg was going to be an expensive signing and Bickel would be the affordable one. Now does Chicago find the cap room for Bickel after how he plays? Cup winning players usually sign with higher price tags.

A good example is Pisani. He led the Oilers in points during their run to the cup 6 years ago. He got a nice big contract as a UFA by the Oilers after that run. He had numbers like Bickel before and never really did anything after. This could be the start of Bickel's brighter career that may see him as a solid second line forward or he could just be doing good because he doesn't have to face top lines.

Either way this blog has relevance in an otherwise slow day. However I would rather see the rumor chart updated with Whitney's name not linked to the Oilers. We all know that is not going to happen. Both sides have said that publicly.
- bsteinley

and i care because

Had a convo in the Leafs thread the other day where MTL fans wouldn't trade any of "patches, plekanec, gallagher, or galchenyuk" for kessel.

so u never know
- dragus84

if i'm T.O. i don't make any of those deals. he's 25...

he can play with the with the twins
- zazzle

nope. he's too fast.

Fabulous writing.......

And broke your own rule of not writing about players on teams still playing.

Joke.

Its because Stalberg is pretty much all speed, no finish, and is a turnover machine in the neutral zone

you mention his 21 goals, but 8 came against the Columbus Blue Jackets

Playing nearly the whole season on a line with Toews, and he only managed 13 goals against teams not named Columbus despite his "killer speed"

we as hawks fans watched him too much flub perfect setups from guys like Kane, Toews, Hossa, Sharp, etc

He is a great depth guy that can open up space with his speed, but he cant be relied to be a consistent contributor with his current stone hands, he loses possession of the puck too much, and on a good day is average defending in his own zone
- FourFeathers773

First, a goal is a goal no matter against who you are playing. And also this doesn't explain at all why you have bollig playing over stalberg. What does bollig bring to the hawks line up a few hits and only 6 mins of ice time. And I like your analysis of stalberg is all about his faults, the guy puts up over 20 goals in a season in the NHL but he has stone hands, isn't consistent, plays with top guys, and only scores against bad teams.

First, a goal is a goal no matter against who you are playing. And also this doesn't explain at all why you have bollig playing over stalberg. What does bollig bring to the hawks line up a few hits and only 6 mins of ice time. And I like your analysis of stalberg is all about his faults, the guy puts up over 20 goals in a season in the NHL but he has stone hands, isn't consistent, plays with top guys, and only scores against bad teams.
- bhawks86

stalberg's rights for booth.

Clueless!
- Al Hacker

it is a joke...
phil is underrated. top 10 scorers don't grow on trees.
- therealagent

Toronto Media (Toronto Star) think so. They want to trade him while his value is high.

- Flyfreaky

That poor elephant is dead within two weeks.


























Killed by the rest of the herd after hearing Gangum Style over and over

- Flyfreaky

You can laugh but if the Wright Brothers had worried about a few failures we would all be walking to Florida every spring break

You can laugh but if the Wright Brothers had worried about a few failures we would all be walking to Florida every spring break
- Canada Cup

Maybe they should have glued some wings on it...

Maybe they should have glued some wings on it...
- Flyfreaky

They were that close!

That poor elephant is dead within two weeks.






love it! (the clip not the fact the elephant is going to die)



















Killed by the rest of the herd after hearing Gangum Style over and over
- Canada Cup

[quote=wicket]

First, a goal is a goal no matter against who you are playing. And also this doesn't explain at all why you have bollig playing over stalberg. What does bollig bring to the hawks line up a few hits and only 6 mins of ice time. And I like your analysis of stalberg is all about his faults, the guy puts up over 20 goals in a season in the NHL but he has stone hands, isn't consistent, plays with top guys, and only scores against bad teams.
- bhawks86

Bollig is dependable. He isn't flashy like Stalberg but he doesn't make anywhere near the dumb decisions Stalberg makes. Plus Bollig will go to the front of the net.

Eklund: The Mysterious Case of UFA to be Viktor Stalberg...Podcast Live 1:30pm ET
- Eklund

Stalberg for Luongo and DP?

Had a convo in the Leafs thread the other day where MTL fans wouldn't trade any of "patches, plekanec, gallagher, or galchenyuk" for kessel.

so u never know
- dragus84

Seriously?

Stalberg for Luongo and DP?
- Cptmjl

Depends who the double penetration is from.

Apparently he is fast and has brick hands. Hmmm
- mighty13duck

Yup he's got a great set of wheels, but he can't finish and he's been invisible in the playoffs the last three seasons. And as mentioned he won't take the body (read soft).

Stan should have tried to move him at the TDL...but he traded for him and the Hawks FO is loathe to admit mistakes (see Steve Montador).

Someone is going to give Vic 4mil a year it won't be the Hawks thankfully.

- Flyfreaky

pretty sure that's in windsor

pretty sure that's in windsor
- Feeling Glucky?

I'd say the most entertaining guys here at hb are crims, Dan, kicks and watson...

I'd say the most entertaining guys here at hb are crims, Dan, kicks and watson...
- Flyfreaky