Marc Staal quietly becomming a two-way threat

[Hunter Gathers]

Marc Staal is putting up some SERIOUSLY impressive numbers in the OHL this year so far. Once thought of as much more of a stay at home kinda guy, he seems to be really showing his two-way game.

Impressive as hell and I've heard he's an absolutely amazing team leader (hence why he's wearing the C).

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[Form and Substance]

I always knew he had some hidden offensive depth. He is a Staal after all. haha.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

It's nice to see. I've heard he's pretty much dominating in the OHL and really doesn't have much left to proove. That's a good thing since most Ranger fans are penciling him into the starting line-up next year. The kid is a lot better than first billed.

I was never a big fan of him before (I think I've made that apparant a few times), but his play in pre-season and now in the OHL with this two-way game have really changed my opinions on him.

 

[FLYLine27*]

1st In the OHL among defensmen in points.

He's already got half the amount of points he got in 65 games last season, in only 10 games this season.

He was also named Player of the week the first week in Oct. Bobby Ryan, and Schremp have won it the 2 weeks after.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

1st In the OHL among defensmen in points.

He's already got half the amount of points he got in 65 games last season, in only 10 games this season.

He was also named Player of the week the first week in Oct.

Eric bloomed late also so It doesn't surprise me. A player his size and with his tools always has the potential to put some numbers on the board.

 

[WADEugottaBELAKthat]

Marc Staal - Offensive Upside

So far....

Marc Staal Sudbury Wolves 10GP 5G 8A 13P

Does he have a better offensive game than some of us might have been led to believe?

 

[HabLover]

So far....

Marc Staal Sudbury Wolves 10GP 5G 8A 13P

Does he have a better offensive game than some of us might have been led to believe?

It's hard to say because look at the numbers some guys are putting up so far, pretty inflated if you ask me!

 

[Legionnaire]

Looks like we finally found a dance partner for Bourdon. I can't wait for the future it's going to be just like 94' all over again.

 

[Jackets16]

if you are gonna pat him on the back for the off, you have to talk about the bad as well. like the other day when he was a -4 while 2nd round pick, mcquaid was a +1 in the same game. not saying he aint good, but you guys seem to be getting ahead of yourselves a bit

 

[FLYLine27*]

It's hard to say because look at the numbers some guys are putting up so far, pretty inflated if you ask me!

Yea if your comparing his #'s to offensivmen. Again, he's first among defensivmen.

 

[FLYLine27*]

if you are gonna pat him on the back for the off, you have to talk about the bad as well. like the other day when he was a -4 while 2nd round pick, mcquaid was a +1 in the same game. not saying he aint good, but you guys seem to be getting ahead of yourselves a bit

+- is pretty overrated. How do you know what type of goals the goalie was giving up, or if Staals undrafted partner was having mental cramps in the game, you don't. He could have been at fault for all those GA..maybe...nobody knows unless someone saw the game...if you did please post.

 

[kruezer]

+- is pretty overrated. How do you know what type of goals the goalie was giving up, or if Staals undrafted partner was having mental cramps in the game, you don't. He could have been at fault for all those GA..maybe...nobody knows unless someone saw the game...if you did please post.

I didn't see that game, but Staal has been dynamite so far, he's just been all over the ice, I didn't see him last year, so I'm not so sure how his game has progressed, but his offensive reads have been stellar, he reminds me a lot of Rhett Warrener out in Calgary, tough, great leader and has underrated offense. I still think Staal will top out at 30-35 points in his career year, but he will be excellent in his end for years.

BTW, his younger brother Jordan is looking dynamite for this years draft.

 

[Kitsune]

for the record, Beech has been anything but steady so far. Hes been really shaky and only now is finding some confidence. Too bad about the theory he would be consitient because the Bolts drafted him.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

if you are gonna pat him on the back for the off, you have to talk about the bad as well. like the other day when he was a -4 while 2nd round pick, mcquaid was a +1 in the same game. not saying he aint good, but you guys seem to be getting ahead of yourselves a bit

Alright! The ULTIMATE telling of how great a player is! The +/- stat! Oh, boy, how can anyone ever defend that?

 

[turnbuckle*]

I know of at least three scouts that had Staal in their top three entering the draft, one even had him second overall. That's why I ws frankly shocked to see him drop to 12th, and to be honest he was, and still is, the player I wanted the Habs to select - we don't even have a number one defenceman on the team (although Markov is getting close), let alone in the prospect department.

The scout who had him second overall kept telling me last season that there was lots of untapped potential in Staal that would come out with maturity.

 

[NYRGoalieGlut*]

If he continues this new found offense and it translates into the NHL, will he potentially be a #1 defenseman? Many people called him a #2 at best.