Player Discussion Eric Staal (The Frickin' All-Star)

[Bazeek]

Absolutely the right choice. Very happy for him.

 

[Al Lagoon]

I am happy to see the recognition of a top flight player in the midst of a revindication of his real worth.

He really should have been re-upped instead of lumbering Mikko. Reason over sentiment.

BTW, to those who watch footie, Barkley will wear Lampard's #8. That's how you handle number retirement.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I am happy to see the recognition of a top flight player in the midst of a revindication of his real worth.

He really should have been re-upped instead of lumbering Mikko. Reason over sentiment.

BTW, to those who watch footie, Barkley will wear Lampard's #8. That's how you handle number retirement.

It's not legal for him to re-upped yet.

 

[Binister]

Nice to see Staal at the all star game. Sure there was an argument with Granlund but not disappointed with the choice.

 

[BigT2002]

I'm just happy it is a forward. This is the first time since 2011 (Havlat) that a Wild forward will play in one. Koivu was selected in '12 but didn't play in it because he was injured. Outside that, Gaborik is the only other forward to be selected until now.

 

[Al Lagoon]

It's not legal for him to re-upped yet.

Extended then.

 

[2Pair]

Extended then.

That can't happen either

 

[Al Lagoon]

Why not?

 

[2Pair]

You can't extend a players contract until the summer before their final year of the deal.

 

[IronRanger218er]

Whoever said extend his contract is right in a way! In order for a rebuild you need vets to teach the young bucks. On the other hand I’ve noticed people on this site know next to nothing how messed up this team is! I challenge anyone to name a drafted player besides gaborik who made a difference on this below average team? The last real Allstar was Mike Modano! But yeah that was our real franchise

 

[Bazeek]

Has someone found a way to route all the FWD:FWD:FWD:FWD: emails they get from extended family members to this message board?

 

[Digitalbooya]

Whoever said extend his contract is right in a way! In order for a rebuild you need vets to teach the young bucks. On the other hand I’ve noticed people on this site know next to nothing how messed up this team is! I challenge anyone to name a drafted player besides gaborik who made a difference on this below average team? The last real Allstar was Mike Modano! But yeah that was our real franchise

Granlund.

 

[MoeTheHobo]

Koivu

 

[SupremeNachos]

Whoever said extend his contract is right in a way! In order for a rebuild you need vets to teach the young bucks. On the other hand I’ve noticed people on this site know next to nothing how messed up this team is! I challenge anyone to name a drafted player besides gaborik who made a difference on this below average team? The last real Allstar was Mike Modano! But yeah that was our real franchise

Please go troll another thread bro.

 

[Wild11MN]

Apparently he has a hip injury right now, noted at the end of one of Russo's articles. Obviously not serious, but something to note that I hadn't seen mentioned elsewhere.

 

[57special]

Noticed that.

 

[Wild11MN]

25 goals already, good for ~12th in the league!

On pace for 37 this year!

 

[W75]

To be honest, if we think about Wild without Staal past few years. Parise's injuries, Coyle's disappearances, Zucker's streakiness, Koivu's droughts, Nino's injuries, Granny's scoring difficulties..

We've had one man producing steadily. All-weather 4WD, works with anyone, all the time, anywhere. Staal's been huge, a silent monster.

 

[Digitalbooya]

The guy everyone dreaded potentially having on the team.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Not me! (I don't think).

 

[Digitalbooya]

Not me! (I don't think).

The season before during the trade deadline. Not free agency.

 

[TheSauceBoss]

Arguably the best value in the NHL.

 

[Al Lagoon]

The guy everyone dreaded potentially having on the team.

You read it wrong. We love having the Owen Nolans, Dany Heatleys, and Eric Staals on this team.

 

[Nsjohnson]

No dude, I didn't dread him. I said if Staal can play decent and determined he's good for some good points. People thought the minor sprain he has on his MCL was a problem, I said it wouldn't be.

Anyone who actually watch Staal play could see he wasn't that slow and wasn't washed up. He just needed some life put back into him. Minnesota has been perfect Hockey town-small town. But not Canada pressure.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

First 30 goal Center in team history?