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Originally Posted by MVW
If you are talking about being overrated by the Pens fanbase I would agree with you, but I think most people in the hockey world know what Staal is. A big centre, that is great defensively, good on FO's and has pretty good offensive skill.
I do think Staal has room to grow, but I think 1 or 2 70 point seasons playing on a top line would be the absolute most anyone could ever expect out of him in an ideal environment.
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except he isn't that good on faceoffs!
He may have been at 51% this year, but its the first time he has cracked 50% in his career, prior to this season his best was 48.3% and 2nd best was 47%. Maybe he is improving, or maybe it was just a good year.
I personally am not willing to butcher our already weak defense for a younger version of Langkow.