How Many Times Will Staal Be Healthy Scratched in 2023-2024?

[Striiker]

Yeah and Torts in net

Torts as the puck

 

[Beef Invictus]

Yandle was a selfish pig who wanted that Iron Man record above everything else. Chuckie went along with it.
Staal isn’t in that category. He’s made his money. He’s looking for an avenue to stay in the game as a coach or nab a position in management. In the next 12-15 games he shows that he’s cooked, I think that he’ll quit and join either Tortorella’s or Briere’s staff. There’s no reason for him to embarrass himself.

I'd be shocked if this happens

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Imagine having to choose between Staal and Risto.. Like choosing between a broken leg or arm.

It's more like a broken dick or a broken penis

From what I hear

 

[Flyerfan4life]

I'd be shocked if this happens

because it wont.

 

[renberg]

I'd be shocked if this happens

Staal has made $57.6M during his career. He’s created his legacy as a player. Why would he want to be known as another Yandle who overstayed his welcome? One would hope that he had more pride than that.

 

[Tripod]

Staal has made $57.6M during his career. He’s created his legacy as a player. Why would he want to be known as another Yandle who overstayed his welcome? One would hope that he had more pride than that.

When was the last long term player that retired mid season with no injury? You are living in a fantasy land.

How f***ing sad is it that 2 games into the season, we are even discussing it. We all know he sucks. But Flyers Mgt....couldn't believe their good fortune that he wanted to come to Philly.

What a new era.

 

[Deadpool8812]

Yandle was a selfish pig who wanted that Iron Man record above everything else. Chuckie went along with it.
Staal isn’t in that category. He’s made his money. He’s looking for an avenue to stay in the game as a coach or nab a position in management. In the next 12-15 games he shows that he’s cooked, I think that he’ll quit and join either Tortorella’s or Briere’s staff. There’s no reason for him to embarrass himself.

Not gonna happen. He's here for the season

 

[Rich Nixon]

12

 

[Magua]

Everyone knew Yandle was washed and shouldn’t play early on. The team simply put itself in an untenable position guaranteeing (behind the scenes) he’d get his record. He even got his record, and it was a big f***ing stink when he got sat.

HockeyGuys knows when an offensive defenseman is done in this league. Especially one like Yandle who telegraphs his lack of effort. The same is absolutely not true for defensive defenseman. Staal has sucked for years. And yet, you have the current President waxing poetic about Staal as the secret sauce behind Florida’s Cup Finals run a few months ago. No one in the organization thinks he’s cooked. No one will think he’s cooked so long as he looks like he’s breathing heavy and trying hard. And surely, Staal does not think he’s cooked.

 

[GKJ]

Imagine having to choose between Staal and Risto.. Like choosing between a broken leg or arm.

Depends. I feel like there’s a clear choice between a broken leg and arm. Not sure I feel the same way about Staal and Risto, as watching both makes me feel like I have a broken brain.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Staal has made $57.6M during his career. He’s created his legacy as a player. Why would he want to be known as another Yandle who overstayed his welcome? One would hope that he had more pride than that.

This is basically never how any athlete works

 

[Nizzle]

When was the last long term player that retired mid season with no injury? You are living in a fantasy land.

How f***ing sad is it that 2 games into the season, we are even discussing it. We all know he sucks. But Flyers Mgt....couldn't believe their good fortune that he wanted to come to Philly.

What a new era.

Mikko Koivu retired in 2021 after 7 games. I agree it’s rare, though.

 

[GKJ]

When was the last long term player that retired mid season with no injury? You are living in a fantasy land.

How f***ing sad is it that 2 games into the season, we are even discussing it. We all know he sucks. But Flyers Mgt....couldn't believe their good fortune that he wanted to come to Philly.

What a new era.

Mikko Koivu retired in 2021 after 7 games. I agree it’s rare, though.

I don’t think it’s as rare as people think. Brodeur, Brett Hull, Jagr, Andreychuk are others I can think of so, I’m sure there’s a few more.

 

[Chicken N Raffls]

Went 6-10 and that will be after the trade deadline, where he won't be traded. Fire Flyers

 

[ybnvs]

One would hope that he had more pride than that.

Staal hates Pride, though. Can't expect much out of a complete shithead.

 

[Audible Velvet]

Hopefully very few scratches because we need him for tan…. er, veteran presence and mentoring. Stalwart.

 

[Larry44]

HockeyGuys knows when an offensive defenseman is done in this league. Especially one like Yandle who telegraphs his lack of effort. The same is absolutely not true for defensive defenseman. Staal has sucked for years. And yet, you have the current President waxing poetic about Staal as the secret sauce behind Florida’s Cup Finals run a few months ago. No one in the organization thinks he’s cooked. No one will think he’s cooked so long as he looks like he’s breathing heavy and trying hard. And surely, Staal does not think he’s cooked.

In fairness, Staal was a warrior for the Panthers in the face of the Knights' relentless, heavy forecheck. He took a pounding but did get burned by speed.

I said 6-10, but for the sake of the inadvertent tank I hope he plays every night.

Both Staal and Walker should be tradeable at the deadline, if Danny is sharp. Somebody will need/want some depth on D.

 

[Flyer lurker]

Less than Frost based of idiots of this coaching staff.

Didn't think I would be right this early.

 

[Striiker]

Hagg flashbacks

 

[FLYguy3911]

Hagg flashbacks

The exact moment I switched to Phillies Pregame television.

 

[Striiker]

The exact moment I switched to Phillies Pregame television.

I went from the soccer game to the Phillies. This shit team never touched my screen.

 

[Cody Webster]

Hagg flashbacks

BUT DID YOU SEE THAT BIG HIT!!

 

[Striiker]

HAHAHAHHAH

 

[ponder719]

Hagg flashbacks

I'm guessing a maximum of 2 people on this site will get the reference, but my immediate thought:

 

[Flyerfan4life]

HAHAHAHHAH

shill gunna shill..