Confirmed with Link: Eric Staal (50% retained) to NYR for two 2nds (2016//2017) and Aleksi Saarela

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Saarela is good. Solid return. I'm expecting Staal to produce much more after a change of scenery.

Saarela was really good in world juniors.
He can play C / LW and also he can play powerplay and pk.

He's not hardest hitter or so and he needs more muscle and weight before to come North America.

 

[Revenge of the Sieve]

Curious to see how people think this affects the possibility of Eric coming back in the summer?

He's still playing with a brother, and we know he likes that. But NYC is obviously a much bigger market and he'll be under the microscope much more.

 

[Drivebytrucker]

Curious to see how people think this affects the possibility of Eric coming back in the summer?

He's still playing with a brother, and we know he likes that. But NYC is obviously a much bigger market and he'll be under the microscope much more.

I think he'd had to take 4 to 5 million to come back to Carolina

 

[Finlandia WOAT]

I don't think NY has the space to resign Eric long term.

Where are people getting that the Rags were the only team Staal would waive to?

 

[Jati]

He's not hardest hitter or so and he needs more muscle and weight before to come North America.

He already has a very tanky build (5'10, 194 lbs) so I don't think muscle and weight are the things that he needs to worry about.

 

[DaveG]

I think it all but cements it. New York's not going to have the type of money to retain him and ice a solid roster next year even if they wanted to. The only possible curveball is if the Leafs drive up with the ****ing Brinks truck full of cash like they did with Babcock after they inevitably strike out on Stamkos.

 

[HisIceness]

I know I've been hard on Eric these last couple of years, but there is no doubt when he was on he was fun to watch. It's a shame he never could duplicate 2006. Now we only have Cam Ward on our roster from that team.

Someone convince me that this is a good trade for us, because right now I'm not feeling it.

Anyone?

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

I don't think NY has the space to resign Eric long term.

Where are people getting that the Rags were the only team Staal would waive to?

Mckenzie said he'd only waive in the east to New York, didn't wanna play against Marc in the playoffs.

 

[DaveG]

Anyone?

We probably just got paid 2 2nd rounds picks and a B if not A- level prospect to loan Eric to the Rangers for a few months after our season was wrecked by Brad ****ing Malone.

 

[Highway29]

I think this is a good value - see it as 3 2nd round picks (Saarela's value is close to 2nd rd what I've seen him play)

 

[Brock Anton]

Yeah, there's nothing to complain about here. It would have been nice to get a 1st, but this is a fine package for what Staal brings now.

 

[Kaljis]

Kinda like it even we didn't get first.

Hopefully we get Eric back on summer

 

[GoldiFox]

Yeah one aspect this whole thing stresses is that apparently it is important for Staal to play with his brother. I used to think there was almost no chance he'd sign here in the Summer, now I'm not as sure.

 

[Revenge of the Sieve]

Anyone?

According to a few rankings I saw including one based on info from Eric Tulsky, 2 mid-late 2nds are worth more than a late first, so I'm OK with the draft pick compensation.

I don't know anything about Saarela but it seems like our scouting staff is on top of things in that league usually so hopefully he pans out.

Only concern I have is retaining the salary, not because of the cost since its only for the rest of the year, but more because it could hamstring GMRF on other deals (Liles, Ward, etc)

 

[HisIceness]

We probably just got paid 2 2nd rounds picks and a B if not A- level prospect to loan Eric to the Rangers for a few months after our season was wrecked by Brad ****ing Malone.

Fair enough I suppose. I know Erics trade value is rather low but for some reason this just feels underwhelming. But the Ranger fans hate what they just gave up so I guess thats good for us.

 

[Finlandia WOAT]

Yeah that deal screams "rental rental rental", I don't think Staal will resign with them.

 

[Francis10]

Curious to see how people think this affects the possibility of Eric coming back in the summer?

He's still playing with a brother, and we know he likes that. But NYC is obviously a much bigger market and he'll be under the microscope much more.

Being in Raleigh forever and having house and kids in school and stuff, chances are very very good he resigns back with us in summer. Wouldn't be a bad thing if the deal is right.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

We got two 2nds and an above average prospect for a guy with 33 points this year. That's an easy win.

 

[What the Faulk]

I'd be surprised if Staal signs anywhere else other than Carolina or New York. He's won his cup, he's got his money, he really seems to just want to enjoy playing hockey with his brothers.

Either way, prediction: this team is going to be very good at some point before Eric retires, and they'll trade for him at the deadline.

 

[Bub]

Fair enough I suppose. I know Erics trade value is rather low but for some reason this just feels underwhelming. But the Ranger fans hate what they just gave up so I guess thats good for us.

Plus, the Facebookers hate it, so...

 

[Brock Anton]

Plus, the Facebookers hate it, so...

oh i didn't even think to check facebook. brb.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I have no problem with this deal. Two 2nds isn't that much different than a late 1st. From what I've heard, Saarela has done nothing but increase his stock since being drafted and while there's not guarantee, is a solid prospect. Given how bad the Canes depth is and who the Canes have drafted with their 2nd rounders/2nd picks in the past 6 drafts (Dumoulin, Faulk, Rask, PDG, McGinn, Pesce (3rd round, but 2nd pick), Ned, and Aho), having 2 more 2nd rounders is a good thing.

 

[Bub]

Two 2nds and Saarela per Dreger

Are you now JordanStaalONLYStaal?

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I'd be surprised if Staal signs anywhere else other than Carolina or New York. He's won his cup, he's got his money, he really seems to just want to enjoy playing hockey with his brothers.

Either way, prediction: this team is going to be very good at some point before Eric retires, and they'll trade for him at the deadline.

Hey, welcome back. We missed you.

 

[Finlandia WOAT]

Oh yeah is geehad coming back today?