GARTH: Staalin?

Is this in addition or instead of Zack Parise?

career high of 50 points--exactly how much money do you think Staal can get, anywhere?

They become free agents in 2013 not 2014

Penguins are in a win now situation, draft picks aren't going to cut it.

Furthermore with the NHL doing 3.3 billion dollars in business the cap projections are at 73M. Edit: 70M according to Bob Mckenzie

Most importantly none of what I previously stated means anything until we all know what the parameters of the new CBA are.

career high of 50 points--exactly how much money do you think Staal can get, anywhere?
- DoubleDown

Well surely he hasn't earned Gomez money...

career high of 50 points--exactly how much money do you think Staal can get, anywhere?
- DoubleDown

Sooo... 2X what Leno is getting?

He means more to a team than his point totals. I don't think he's a true #1 center but a ++ 2. If he hits the open market, and i think he will, h can command around 6 mil per. The best thing for him as far as earning potential would be to be traded somewhere he could play top minutes and prime pp time. If that happens he could punch in 40 goals and get a real payday.

Sooo... 2X what Leno is getting?
- JDJ

who is Leno?

who is Leno?
- mhp

Some jerk on NBC who quasi retired and reneged on the deal.

he either plays with 1 of his brothers or he takes a pay cut and stays.

he still get 20 min a night in Avg TOI.

Some jerk on NBC who quasi retired and reneged on the deal.
- Gunner Staal

Ohhh........that guy. Now I got it. Thanks Gunner.

Ohhh........that guy. Now I got it. Thanks Gunner.
- mhp

No problem, who wins at the Memorial this weekend?

Picks, prospects, and back up goalies are not what the Pens would look for in a return. As Gunner stated, win now mode. If thats all that will be offered, than i think you will find him playing LW next to Mr. Crosby. Personally I would hate to see him go. Time will tell.

No problem, who wins at the Memorial this weekend?
- Gunner Staal

Snedeker.

Snedeker.
- mhp

Mahan for me? Tough field to choose from

career high of 50 points--exactly how much money do you think Staal can get, anywhere?
- DoubleDown

I will let the Pens fans correct me if I'm off base here, but his role in Pitt has been in large part shut-down 3rd line and 1st PK unit, no? 50 points in that role is rather impressive, IMHO. I think he has a lot more upside offensively if his role was modified.

Not sure that stat tells the whole story in this case.

Mahan for me? Tough field to choose from
- Gunner Staal

I thought you might say Woods. McIlroy went -5 through his final 15 holes after a rough start. Phil withdrew.

I thought you might say Woods. McIlroy went -5 through his final 15 holes after a rough start. Phil withdrew.
- mhp

Tiger has to show me something in the realm of consistency before I pick him again.

I will let the Pens fans correct me if I'm off base here, but his role in Pitt has been in large part shut-down 3rd line and 1st PK unit, no? 50 points in that role is rather impressive, IMHO. I think he has a lot more upside offensively if his role was modified.

Not sure that stat tells the whole story in this case.
- dcflyerfan71

Not off base. Although when Sid and Geno were out last year he didn't exactly take the bulls by the horn in that #1 role. He is a very good #2 center and could be great along side Sid as a top 6 winger. It all depends on what role he wants to play moving forward.

I will let the Pens fans correct me if I'm off base here, but his role in Pitt has been in large part shut-down 3rd line and 1st PK unit, no? 50 points in that role is rather impressive, IMHO. I think he has a lot more upside offensively if his role was modified.

Not sure that stat tells the whole story in this case.
- dcflyerfan71

i don't disagree. but during negotiations, it's that point total that will be the most important factor.

Tiger has to show me something in the realm of consistency before I pick him again.
- Gunner Staal

tiger could have had a -7 round today

it was that close

after saying that he has a hard time putting 3 good rounds in a row let alone 4

GARTH: Staalin?
- garth

staal and pommer would make a great #1 pk unit and I think they would work well together

He's going to San Jose!

He's going to San Jose!
- thew2589

What's your offer?