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Originally Posted by GodILoveHockey
I love Staal, and I think he'll turn out to be terrific, but he just won't reach his full potential around here. It's in the best interest of both the team and Jordan for him to be moved to a place where he can be a 1st or 2nd line center surrounded by talent and where he can grow into his potential.
People make the argument that Kessel and Backstrom and Toews are so much better than Staal, but that's because they're asked to do much more than him and they're not buried on the third line surrounded by grinders. Give Staal a chance and he'll be great.
Oh yeah, and we need a long-term winger for Crosby or Malkin.  |
I love you.
Staal for Ladd and Byfuglien for example. A power foward with the ability to play in front of the net on the PP and a good up-and-coming winger in Ladd. Or we can do something similar with another team.