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NHL HHOF Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Marc Staal signs 1-year, $1.1 million contract with Flyers Defenseman had 15 points in 82 games with Panthers last season https://www.nhl.com/news/marc-staal-signs-one-year-contract-with-philadelphia-flyers/c-344924128?tid=281072352 Flyers sign defenseman Marc Staal to a one-year contract The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Marc Staal to a one-year, $1.1 million contract https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-sign-defenseman-marc-staal-to-a-one-year-contract/c-345197184 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Played for Torts for Torts entire run in New York. Signed to be a drinking buddy on the road lol. Seriously tho, never a fan, always thought he got by on his family name until he was traded to Detroit then I watched him. A bit washed up but technically sound he was an excellent mentor for the young defense. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer4ever Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 I have no beef with this. The kids aren't ready yet, do not put them in a position to fail and get dog housed by the grumpy coach. The possible upside to this is he can mentor tweedle dee and tweedle dummer (#6 & #55). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindbergh31 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 On 7/3/2023 at 11:24 AM, pilldoc said: He'll be a nice player to move at the trade deadline as draft bait for more picks. That's what I was thinking, Staal will be traded at the deadline to a playoff team for picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Bright spot...Stall has made tons of cash in his long career....hes in this for the love of the game. A real nice thing for the Flyers to acquire. Basically the polar opposite of JVR. I'm convinced that guy uses the game as a means to an end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 44 minutes ago, jammer2 said: hes in this for the love of the game. He's in still for a Cup and he is counting on the Flyers to send him to one with a chance i am sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 1 hour ago, OccamsRazor said: He's in still for a Cup and he is counting on the Flyers to send him to one with a chance i am sure. Yes, sure that was discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Staal strikes me as a true pro. He's a seasoned vet. This seems like the kind of guy who could do a lot to help a young defenseman. Kinda like Nisky did 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, CoachX said: Staal strikes me as a true pro. He's a seasoned vet. This seems like the kind of guy who could do a lot to help a young defenseman. Kinda like Nisky did If he can help bring York and/or Sanheim along, he's worth every penny. I think he could legitimately help York. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 11 hours ago, CoachX said: Staal strikes me as a true pro. He's a seasoned vet. This seems like the kind of guy who could do a lot to help a young defenseman. Kinda like Nisky did There is a fine line there right? The player can't just be an experienced veteran, they have to have had some success too. Coming a nice playoff run, where he played "just fine" in top 4 minutes gives him some credibility that maybe some other old player may not. He's not the reason the Panthers lost, he wasn't great either, but he provided safe minutes in a winning environment. Niskanen was still very good at hockey when he decided to hang up the skates, he was the best player on the blueline while he was here. Staal's role won't be like that. but I can see where his voice will have some weight and guys could turn to him for advice or at least pay attention when he's talking. That's a good thing IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 45 minutes ago, mojo1917 said: Niskanen was still very good at hockey when he decided to hang up the skates, he was the best player on the blueline while he was here. Staal's role won't be like that. but I can see where his voice will have some weight and guys could turn to him for advice or at least pay attention when he's talking. That's a good thing IMO I'm not saying Staal is as good as Nisky was. I was just wondering if he could fill the same role 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 I sure hope this ain't true... ...i'd rather Staal's 800 year old ass play with York than Risto...he'll ruin the kid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 Ya, its one thing to bein tank mode, and another to destroy what few bright lights there are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Just now, flyercanuck said: Ya, its one thing to bein tank mode, and another to destroy what few bright lights there are. Exactly and for the record I do not want Staal with him either but it seems I have to pick the lesser of two evils. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 3 hours ago, flyercanuck said: Ya, its one thing to bein tank mode, and another to destroy what few bright lights there are. Word on the streets is Emil maybe kept after the way he looked last night. So maybe just maybe they could pair York and Andrea and that would depend on camp/preseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 42 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: Word on the streets is Emil maybe kept after the way he looked last night. So maybe just maybe they could pair York and Andrea and that would depend on camp/preseason. That would be one puny top pairing. They'd get eaten alive. There's gotta be one guy with size out there. Not size and stupidity....just size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: That would be one puny top pairing. They'd get eaten alive. There's gotta be one guy with size out there. Not size and stupidity....just size. No I was going to let Sanheim and Risto play top pair. Emil and York 2nd pair. Zamula Walker 3rd pair. Staal 7th Seeler 8th Due to new rule Emil is either a Flyer or SHL since he is signed to a contract he can't be a Phantom from what I understand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: That would be one puny top pairing. They'd get eaten alive. There's gotta be one guy with size out there. Not size and stupidity....just size. Or... Sanheim/Risto York/Attard Emil/Walker Seeler/Staal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: No I was going to let Sanheim and Risto play top pair. Emil and York 2nd pair. Zamula Walker 3rd pair. Staal 7th Seeler 8th Due to new rule Emil is either a Flyer or SHL since he is signed to a contract he can't be a Phantom from what I understand. Ok, gotcha...poor Sanheim. He'll be earning his pay...lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 13 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: Ok, gotcha...poor Sanheim. He'll be earning his pay...lol. Way I look at it maybe those two playing together expedites one of/or both I'm good with that being traded away. Roll with... York/Attard Emil/Walker Seeler/Staal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 5 hours ago, OccamsRazor said: Or... Sanheim/Risto York/Attard Emil/Walker Seeler/Staal I doubt they signed Staal so he could be odd man out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 30 minutes ago, CoachX said: I doubt they signed Staal so he could be odd man out He's a Torts guy and well who sits for him then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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