After reading comments on the Blue's board for 3 hours, right after the trade, here's what the Blue's fans thought of the trade. Generally to my surprise-- they were quite happy with the trade. The reasons for this are as follows. Note before he signed with the Blues, the Avalanche didn't want him at that price.
Firstly Stastny was signed for about $ 7.5 million with St.Louis, and was supposed to be a # 1 center, but he could only slot in as a second line center-- so there was disappointment there.
The fans thought he was rather "slow" and quite often invisible--something like Bryan Little is for the Jets. They also felt he was a good "set up man" and great positional player.
His point production was decent, but they were expecting much more at a price of $ 7.5 mil per year.
Some fans think he may re-sign, but if he does, they want it to be for a lot less money. They said he was very well liked by the players, fans, and management alike.
Why was Stastny traded-- the fans felt that GM -- Armstrong wanted to have Cap room to sign John Tavares, and they needed the Cap room, and extra money to do so.
Reason why Stastny left St.Louis -- well he had a "no move clause" but apparently waived for the Jets because he wanted to win a Stanley Cup, and play with the talented Jets. Also he is very good friends with Wheeler, and played with him before.
Something to note here !!! nearly all Blues fans will be cheering for the Jets in the playoffs-they like the Jets. They are "friendly" and not like the Oiler fans !!!
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With this being said, if the Jet's could sign him at 32 years old--and I believe, they will want to, especially with the slow declining play of Bryan Little. The question is -- are you fans in favor of signing Stastny ? when we have a young Roslovic that could slot in at much less money ??? Maybe someone else ???
I'm of the opinion that we should sign him in the $ 4.5 to $ 5 mil tops range but for no more than 3 years, and would love to hear your opinions.
Because he waived to come here -- I think he'd like to stay, as he wants to win the Cup, and he sees all the talent on this young Jet's club. Should we sign this guy at 32 years old ??? He also has played with Wheeler and they are very good friends, so he'll feel at home here.
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Firstly Stastny was signed for about $ 7.5 million with St.Louis, and was supposed to be a # 1 center, but he could only slot in as a second line center-- so there was disappointment there.
The fans thought he was rather "slow" and quite often invisible--something like Bryan Little is for the Jets. They also felt he was a good "set up man" and great positional player.
His point production was decent, but they were expecting much more at a price of $ 7.5 mil per year.
Some fans think he may re-sign, but if he does, they want it to be for a lot less money. They said he was very well liked by the players, fans, and management alike.
Why was Stastny traded-- the fans felt that GM -- Armstrong wanted to have Cap room to sign John Tavares, and they needed the Cap room, and extra money to do so.
Reason why Stastny left St.Louis -- well he had a "no move clause" but apparently waived for the Jets because he wanted to win a Stanley Cup, and play with the talented Jets. Also he is very good friends with Wheeler, and played with him before.
Something to note here !!! nearly all Blues fans will be cheering for the Jets in the playoffs-they like the Jets. They are "friendly" and not like the Oiler fans !!!
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With this being said, if the Jet's could sign him at 32 years old--and I believe, they will want to, especially with the slow declining play of Bryan Little. The question is -- are you fans in favor of signing Stastny ? when we have a young Roslovic that could slot in at much less money ??? Maybe someone else ???
I'm of the opinion that we should sign him in the $ 4.5 to $ 5 mil tops range but for no more than 3 years, and would love to hear your opinions.
Because he waived to come here -- I think he'd like to stay, as he wants to win the Cup, and he sees all the talent on this young Jet's club. Should we sign this guy at 32 years old ??? He also has played with Wheeler and they are very good friends, so he'll feel at home here.
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