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Staal who is 35 years-old was in shock by the trade and there is speculation this could lead to his retirement. Maybe an off ice job waiting for him as well. The Wild got a less valuable trade chip for the trade deadline. This may be one of the more important seasons in recent Wild history and with the moves he’s already made, this is his chance to make this team his own. Which brings up another point: Staal was one of the few remaining trade chips Guerin had at his disposal. Sabres will kill for 20 goals behind Jack at this point. pic.twitter.com/k8xIn3LeSu, — Joe Bouley (@JoeBou15) September 17, 2020. Remember that this is a player who scored 24 goals and 58 points as recently as 2016-17 and will only turn 30 next month.
Only the future holds the answers on if these moves are correct for the Wild. He has scored at least 40 goals three times in the NHL, including in 2005-06, when he scored an NHL career-high 100 points (45 goals, 55 assists) to help Carolina win its first Stanley Cup championship.
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And that’s not the idea,” Guerin proclaimed. Staal who is 35 years-old was in shock by the trade and there is speculation this could lead to his retirement. The Buffalo Sabres acquired forward Eric Staal, seen above, in a Wednesday trade that sent forward Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild. "Eric Staal was a positive influence on guys, but sometimes it's just change is good for us," Wild general manager Bill Guerin said. Can anyone come up with any sort of explanation as to why the Wild would do this or what they thought they were gaining by doing so? In 66 regular season games with Minnesota, he recorded 47 points, a total that would have put him third on the Sabres behind only Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart. It's like you get involved a lot. We encourage you to review it carefully. Staal, a veteran of 16 NHL seasons and … "I know (defenseman) Jonas Brodin and (center) Joel Eriksson Ek very well and looking forward to playing with them. Good trade for Buffalo. "Eric Staal was a positive influence on guys, but sometimes it's just change is good for us," Wild general manager Bill Guerin said. The NHL uses cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies. He scored 41 points (13 goals, 28 assists) in 94 playoff games. Perhaps more notably though is the connection with Sabres forward Jeff Skinner, who played several years with Staal in Carolina and is coming off a dreadful 23-point season after signing a huge $72MM extension. He's won a Stanley Cup, he's won an Olympic gold medal, he's won a World Championship gold medal, he's been an all-star many times, he's still a productive player," said Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams, who won the Stanley Cup with Staal in 2006. Enter your email to read this article for free. Right enough. He was sought after before the 2019 trade deadline, and teams were kicking the tires on him at the deadline this season. These Cookies allow us to understand how visitors use our site. The problem people are finding with the trade has more to do with what the Wild got in return. Eric Staal was traded to the Buffalo Sabres by the Minnesota Wild for Marcus Johansson on Wednesday. Wild trade Eric Staal to Sabres, acquire Marcus Johansson New, 59 comments It’s a one-for-one deal. The trade was for Sean Kuraly, a fourth-line center, and the Bruins’ 2019 first-round selection.
Buffalo is hoping Staal can provide depth at center behind Jack Eichel, who scored 78 points (36 goals, 42 assists) in 68 games this season. He's a tremendous person, high character, former captain. Obviously in the past with my having been a teammate with him, I've seen it up close and personal. Analytical Cookies also help us measure the performance of our advertising campaigns in order to help us improve our advertising campaigns and to optimize our Services' content for those who engage with our advertising. Heâs affordable for even cap strapped teams and can play middle 6 minutes, so why?
INSIDER TRADING: #TSNHockey Insiders discuss… #mnwild wheeling and dealing Latest on Matt Dumba #stlblues & Alex Pietrangelo Issues with families in #StanleyCup bubble WJC/Edmonton hub announcement comingWATCH : https://t.co/EuXysGqRr8 pic.twitter.com/Lep4J2vQyJ, Additionally, Pierre Lebrun reported that an offer was made to Alex Pietrangelo and it barely “moved the needle.”. Buffalo Sabres rookie general manager Kevyn Adams’ trade for Eric Staal is low risk, high reward. Russo tweets that the veteran forward is “stunned” though he’ll have some familiar faces in Buffalo to greet him. Subscribe on Apple, Google, and Spotify! All Rights Reserved. Last season, Staal was third among Wild skaters in goals (19) and points (47), tying for the team lead with 14 even-strength goals and earning his sixth career NHL All-Star Game selection. Remember, Staal is a former teammate of the GM. "We're getting a little bit younger. Outside of Matt Dumba, who is arguably the top trade bait on the Wild, there’s Marcus Foligno and Joel Eriksson Ek. We're trying to build a better team, and sometimes you have to take some drastic measures. He will give vet leadership score about 17 if buffalo is lucky.Like I said he is there for a better reason, Please login to leave a reply. Montgomery was fired in December by the Dallas Stars for a personal behavior issue. All rights reserved. The Wild need centers far more than wingers. LeBrun: How Eric Staal was traded to Buffalo despite his no-trade list. The issue isn’t that Staal was finally traded.
Eric Staal traded to the Sabres Eric Staal is on the move the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Marcus Johansson. Marcus provides a lot of speed, a lot of skill, and we're looking forward to adding him to our lineup.". For example, Cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our site or use a shopping cart. Johansson never really found his footing in Buffalo and couldn’t manage the move back to center ice, a position he hadn’t routinely played since his second season in the NHL. Now that Eric Staal has been traded and Jonas Brodin signed, Matt Dumba is generating a lot of interest out there. We have another trade to add to this unique offseason as the Stanley Cup Final hasn’t even been set yet. Clown shoes. Signed to a cheap three-year contract, he stabilized the Wild roster and allowed players like, Ultimately, Staal for Johansson is quite a ways away from the first-round pick that was rumored to be available a year ago. Teams in the Wild’s position aren’t typically in the mood to commit to a 36-year-old center. Jack is carrying the team with no help. He is one of six actve NHL members of the Triple Gold Club, winning the 2006 Stanley Cup and gold medals with Canada at 2007 IIHF World Championship and 2010 Winter Olympics.
Staal is joining the Sabres as a 35-year-old with 1,021 points (436 goals, 585 assists) in 1,240 games played. #stlblues announce they've hired Jim Montgomery as an assistant coach.
I know what you’re asking and I’ve got the answer for you. The Wild GM has been busy reshaping his roster and he now adds a veteran center. Copyright © 1999-2018 The Hockey Western New York, LLC and the National Hockey League. Now he’s traded Eric Staal to the Buffalo Sabres for Marcus Johansson. You get to play with the puck a lot too, which I like. Chris Ryndak. A No. Staal, a veteran of 16 NHL seasons and 1,240 games, currently ranks in the top 10 among active NHL players in career regular-season games played (7th), goals (6th) and points (8th). “If I don’t make moves, we’re just going to stay the same.
Bill Guerin continued to reshape the Minnesota Wild by trading Eric Staal to the Sabres for Marcus Johansson on Wednesday. The trade was for Sean Kuraly, a fourth-line center, and the Bruins’ 2019 first-round selection. ©2020, Micheline Veluvolu Eric Staal shocked by trade to Sabres, excited to play for GM Kevyn Adams The friendship between Buffalo Sabres newcomer Eric Staal and general manager Kevyn Adams dates back 17 years, to their days as teammates on the Carolina Hurricanes.