The Great Weal
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It's hilarious because at times you see glimpses of him going back to playing like how he did in the regular season, and then the next shift he's a cycling monster.
Player Discussion Eric Staal
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The points are there. But his coverage on the Jets goal that made it 4-3 was horrendous. He went straight to the front of the net to slash the stick of a Jet who was already covered, allowing the transverse pass to the man he should have been covering to score.
Gael
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The guy is a beast in the playoffs. Didn't see that coming tbh
Kudos to him
Kudos to him
Archijerej
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He somehow puts up points while being invisible in offensive zone and making mistakes defending.
mols47
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Did you watch the game? That whole line was a beast in the offensive zone.
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Spearmint Rhino
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angusyoung
Back in the day, I was always horny!
Playing on the 4th line with little TOI and has-bins and getting points, seems to work for him for some reason but not others
Redux91
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Yeah, its gotta be said, the 6 points in 7 playoff games already makes the rental trade a success, not asking to re-sign him by any means , but truly thankful for the playoff contribution
It's a hell of a 4th line
If perry and Staal were 29 even wed win the cup lol
It's a hell of a 4th line
If perry and Staal were 29 even wed win the cup lol
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If Perry and Staal were 29 we wouldn't have gotten them for a total cost of a 3rd, a 5th and $2.4M worth of cap space lol. But I've been pleasantly surprised by Staal in these playoffs. He was beyond useless in the RS but in the last few games he's shown he still has a couple of tricks under his sleeve.
angusyoung
Back in the day, I was always horny!
Perry and Staal are older and slower but still show that elite skill to process the game and be helpful and contribute and not be detrimental.Just need to keep it up.
Wow he’s our most productive forward with 11 minutes a game? It’s not just the points though in the Leafs series he was one of the only players with a positive corsi...the Perry-Staal-Armia line has been good and this gives us tremendous depth.
I feel like a fool...I should have known better then criticizing Bergy’s trading! Nice work, already a successful rental
I feel like a fool...I should have known better then criticizing Bergy’s trading! Nice work, already a successful rental
"Built for the playoffs". Might have a hard time getting there but when he does....look out.
River Meadow
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You can tell now he has gelled with the team.
This is a real TEAM and everyone cares about each other and plays for each other.
He was a tire fire.......................and then the playoffs..............just wow. Can't help but think that Perry is the guy who stirs the drink on that line.
Glad to see Staal coming around.........wanted him out of the lineup, but now......wow.
Glad to see Staal coming around.........wanted him out of the lineup, but now......wow.
Captain97
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This line can cycle so well, take in by Height the Smallest guy is Perry and by weight it's Staal. This line will grind, cycle, and score some bug goals.
DramaticGloveSave
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He’s been great. Everyone freaking out over acquiring him looking especially stupid now.
AngelDuck
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Him and Perry playing on a line together is pretty awesome to see. Two great players that have been doing it a long long time
Also both guys won cups in their early 20s. How sweet would it be to see them hoist it in their mid-30s?
Also both guys won cups in their early 20s. How sweet would it be to see them hoist it in their mid-30s?
Serve me an extra portion as well. I have to say that playoff Staal has been way better than regular season Staal, but that wasn't a very high standard. He wasn't good for lots of moments, but he contributed in key moments and the points are there. His line with Perry and Armia has worked well over the last few games.
The most important thing about the criticism towards playing him, was mainly about playing him over guys like KK, CC and Evans. Since they are all playing, Staal has not hurt the team on the 4th line, in his limited role. Like I said, he's made some important plays that lead to goals, so he's contributing beyond my expectations.
Now if you don't mind, I'll go fetch the salt and pepper to eat my crow.
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montreal
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The 4th line is doing an outstanding job and it's often you see playoff teams go far because of a strong 4th line. Hope he and the rest of the 4th line can keep it going.
Redux91
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Thats pretty interesting lol
Of the VAUNTED and nonstop talked about 2003 greatest draft of all time
ONLY Eric Staal has reached 1000 points from that entire group lol, with getzlaf closing in and bergeron not too far behind
With MOST of them all retired by 36 , i used to think EVERYONE played til like 40 lol but thats just not the case, roaming hockeydb the passed couple of days its absolutely shocking how many guys are done by 32-33-34-35 wow
Of the VAUNTED and nonstop talked about 2003 greatest draft of all time
ONLY Eric Staal has reached 1000 points from that entire group lol, with getzlaf closing in and bergeron not too far behind
With MOST of them all retired by 36 , i used to think EVERYONE played til like 40 lol but thats just not the case, roaming hockeydb the passed couple of days its absolutely shocking how many guys are done by 32-33-34-35 wow
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