Matt Karash: The Jussi Jokinen Canes blog

How do Canes fans feel about Jordan Staals performance thus far?

How do you feel about the trade of Sutter, the 8th pick and Doumoulin, and then giving Jordan 6 million per for 10 years? - Would you want to do this trade again?

Very well written, Matt.

It's refreshing to read about the happier days right now during this AWFUL stretch of hockey (and I don't just mean the last month and a half. I mean the last several years).

Next year needs to be different. Mediocrity cannot be accepted anymore in the Carolina organization. It's time for a culture change.

How do Canes fans feel about Jordan Staals performance thus far?

How do you feel about the trade of Sutter, the 8th pick and Doumoulin, and then giving Jordan 6 million per for 10 years? - Would you want to do this trade again?
- RoloTahmasee

Very good. Sutter is a tremendous player, but not of the same caliber of J. Staal.

It hasn't been a great year for Jordan, but then again, it hasn't been a great year for about 85% of the team. I expect next year after he has a full offseason to work in with his new teammates, you'll see a dramatic increase in his statistical output.

Very good. Sutter is a tremendous player, but not of the same caliber of J. Staal.

It hasn't been a great year for Jordan, but then again, it hasn't been a great year for about 85% of the team. I expect next year after he has a full offseason to work in with his new teammates, you'll see a dramatic increase in his statistical output.
- Gossler1

Jordan is a 50-60 point guy. He can kill penalties... can win draws and is a big body. He is not a 6 million dollar a year guy and isn't going to "WOW" you every night. Not sure what the big fuss is.. he is a 2nd line center in this league.

He wouldn't be a 1st line center on really any team (maybe a few).. he was already a 3rd line center on one.

Obviously he is more than able to continue getting better and improving.. but I don't see it happening for a few years.

Jokinen looks great in a Pens jersey. 3 point night last night!!!

Shero is a genius!!!

Jokinen looks great in a Pens jersey. 3 point night last night!!!

Shero is a genius!!!
- rocheccw

Yes sir! Joki has been a lot better than expected...and I should say, at least 85% of the people on our board didn't want to acquire him. I was one of the 15% who wanted to bring him for a cup run.