Ryan Wilson: The Penguins Should Look To Bring Back Jordan Staal The Penguins Should Look To Bring Back Jordan Staal

That contract is terrible. I thought the Pens needed to find ways gain some cap room.

Ryan Wilson: The Penguins Should Look To Bring Back Jordan Staal
The Penguins Should Look To Bring Back Jordan Staal
- Ryan_Wilson

why would he come back after be thrilled to play with his brother sign a long term deal and get a full ntc.

What would he cost though... Sutter... 2016 1st... And Harrington? I'd do next off season... This year? Him and sekeea for martin sutter 2016 1st Harrington .... They could flip martin.

why would he come back after be thrilled to play with his brother sign a long term deal and get a full ntc.
- tomburton99

Same reason Marc held out hoping to bolt out of human cordwood city until he saw just how bad car was. It's abondon ship time

why would he come back after be thrilled to play with his brother sign a long term deal and get a full ntc.
- tomburton99

What's the incentive once Eric is traded? That's what's going to happen.

Things to consider:

1. Doesn't Staal have a NMC, why would he want to be a 3C in the prime of his career?
2. Would CAR really want Sutter as part of the package? Probably not. They are rebuilding and Sutter does not offer that at all.
3. Still need to replace the entire 4th line next year and whatever other players you send the other way to CAR. Also figure out the D moving forward (Martin, Hoff).
4. What if Dupes comes back? Thats another $3.5 on the books
5. Resign Comeau?
6. Can DP and Dumo handle full time duty? Debatable.

All these considered, paying $6mil for a 3C doesn't seem like a smart move.

I hope this is one of those fun filled blogs with a bunch of graphs.

What would he cost though... Sutter... 2016 1st... And Harrington? I'd do next off season... This year? Him and sekeea for martin sutter 2016 1st Harrington .... They could flip martin.
- ChrisMS

Sutter, Pouliot, Dumoulin for Jordan Staal

That contract is terrible.
- hereticpride

Even though it is a lengthy deal, J.Staal is a superb player who is only 26. Totally worth the commitment.

I thought the Pens needed to find ways gain some cap room.

To add quality players, and Staal certainly is one of those. Having him on your third line poses just as much - if not more - of a threat as having a bunch of above average players (which is what that money would have been used for it).

Needless to say, I am a huge proponent of bringing J.Staal back. That said, it all depends on Francis' asking price. Could JR offer what he would want in return?

Things to consider:

1. Doesn't Staal have a NMC, why would he want to be a 3C in the prime of his career?
2. Would CAR really want Sutter as part of the package? Probably not. They are rebuilding and Sutter does not offer that at all.
3. Still need to replace the entire 4th line next year and whatever other players you send the other way to CAR. Also figure out the D moving forward (Martin, Hoff).
4. What if Dupes comes back? Thats another $3.5 on the books
5. Resign Comeau?
6. Can DP and Dumo handle full time duty? Debatable.

All these considered, paying $6mil for a 3C doesn't seem like a smart move.
- sammy87

He might be to pricey but sources say he's open to waiving ntc for pbutgh

Sutter, Pouliot, Dumoulin for Jordan Staal
- rangerdanger94

Iknow. I was trying to avoid saying it though

That contract is terrible. I thought the Pens needed to find ways gain some cap room.
- hereticpride

The cap doesnt apply the Pens remember, nor do calling penalties on them...you know, the league plays favorites to them.

The cap doesnt apply the Pens remember, nor do calling penalties on them...you know, the league plays favorites to them.
- Thorny

Ethoff and martin off books next year

Ethoff and martin off books next year
- ChrisMS

That's 2 top 4 defenders coming off the books. You'll have to spend money to replace them.

It just amazes me...a person mentions something, a rumor is generated, and then people just run with it. No evidence required. Amazing.

That's 2 top 4 defenders coming off the books. You'll have to spend money to replace them.
- rangerdanger94

Despres maatta pouliot letang. Done. (Cheapish fa 5th guy)

What's the incentive once Eric is traded? That's what's going to happen.
- HopintheCordoba

Tell me what contending team can afford to add Eric's 8.5 million dollar salary? Even if Carolina keeps 50% of it, which would never happen with how cheap that team is.

Same reason Marc held out hoping to bolt out of human cordwood city until he saw just how bad car was. It's abondon ship time
- ChrisMS

Marc held out? because I seem to remember him signing his 2nd 5 year deal with the Rangers?

It just amazes me...a person mentions something, a rumor is generated, and then people just run with it. No facts required. Amazing.
- errey12

Multiple sources near pens saying and sources near staalsy
Confirming

It just amazes me...a person mentions something, a rumor is generated, and then people just run with it. No evidence required. Amazing.
- errey12

One of the team's beat writers said they wanted him back. That's not a rumor. That's fact. Unless you think Yohe was lying. Which i guess is possible.

Marc held out? because I seem to remember him signing his 2nd 5 year deal with the Rangers?
- tomburton99

When he saw Marc and prob Eric bolting
.... Poor jarred

Sorry too many. Eric prob Jordan

What would he cost though... Sutter... 2016 1st... And Harrington? I'd do next off season... This year? Him and sekeea for martin sutter 2016 1st Harrington .... They could flip martin.
- ChrisMS

i like this deal for this year pull the trigger! pittsburgh needs a shake up now

One of the team's beat writers said they wanted him back. That's not a rumor. That's fact. Unless you think Yohe was lying. Which i guess is possible.
- poopmouth

Rob Rossi said last week the Rangers were talking to Carolina bout Jordan Staal to. To bad there is a salary cap and stuff and people don't need 2 seconds of thought before typing something.

Just bring back all former Penguins. The fascination this fanbase has with that is amazing. $6 million for a 3C? No freaking way.

People laughed when he got that deal. He's done nothing in Carolina.