Yardbarker: Jordan Staal

Saturday Morning NHL Papers (Eastern Conference): Senators in the Forsberg running, Leafs crawl out of basement, Victor Hedman learns value of keeping your head up, can Tortorella keep tight leash on Avery?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:00:29 -0500

Jordan Staal is getting more ice time; Devils sign McAmmond to a two-way contract; Flyers fourth line powers them to victory; Jason Spezza still hopeful about Olympics; Caps losing players all over the place; Thrashers on a losing streak; Hurricanes just can't win. These stories and more after the jump.

This is a new blog post that…

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500

This is a new blog post that TSCSF will be doing from time-to-time -- just a few comical thoughts about current events / news / happenings around the NHL.(DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT "Jack Hockey" - he's just a fellow hockey fan who will be guest posting on the blog) Ovechkin's upper body injury turned into an upper body strain, which I was going to say was isolated to an above the shoulders strain, until I read about Boudreaus' complaining that the Blue Jackets targeted poor O...

Staal an all-star?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0500

I was amazed by how Jordan Staal seems to have elevated his game this year. He is becoming a complete two-way player. He gave Philly and Toronto fits this past week and his faceoff win percentage is staggering. Since he plays behind Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin and they get all of the attention, what are the chances of him ever becoming an all-star and/or winning the trophy for the best defensive forward?

Jordan Staal likes sound of new title

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:41:11 -0500

Jordan Staal figures he's heard just about every question from the media about being a Staal and playing against his brothers in the NHL and the family and growing up in Thunder Bay. But here was a new one: how does it feel to be called Uncle Jordan? "That's awesome. Definitely different," a smiling Staal said today after the Pittsburgh Penguins morning skate. Eric Staal and his wife, Tanya, recently celebrated the birth of their first child, Parker Lucas. That made...

Staal feeling better, ready for Pens

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:47:23 -0500

You didn't really expect Eric Staal to miss this game, did you? The Canes center missed part of Monday's practice and all of Tuesday's practice with some muscle tightness, but Staal was wheeling around the RBC Center ice today in the morning skate. "I'm feeling a lot better and looking forward to tonight and hope we get a win," Staal said. The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a 5-1 start and center Jordan Staal has been a key part of it. He has three goals a...

Staal Makes Special Stop at Golf Course

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0500

On Jordan Staal's busy day with Lord Stanley, he made sure to make a quick stop for one of his dad's best sod customers.Tom Forsythe was one of 60 people invited to a private viewing of the Stanley Cup. Forsythe is in charge of the golf courses throughout the Thunder Bay area and purchases sod from the Staals farm.

Penguins' Staal and his linemates turn tables on Red Wings

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:54:00 -0500

For Jordan Staal, the youngest player in the Stanley Cup final, a Game 7 in this big a setting is nothing new.

THE PENGUINS ARE NOT DEAD YET

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:45:30 -0500

A short-handed goal from the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Jordan Staal sparked an onslaught that saw the Pens even their Stanley Kubric Steemer Tucci Cup Final series with the Detroit Red Wings after winning, 4-2, in Pittsburgh. The series heads back to Detriot for Game 5 on Saturday. From Y! Sports: Staal’s goal instantly changed a major opportunity [...]

NHL Playoff Morning 3rd Round Papers (Saturday Edition): Raleigh Mayor vs. Pittsburgh Mayor, Wings should own series, Blackhawks crash course: Hawks 101, Staal vs. Staal

Sat, 16 May 2009 10:34:44 -0500

3rd Round Playoff Matchups Eastern Conference Pittsburgh Penguins (4) versus Carolina Hurricanes (6) Jordan Staal played his customary role of smart-aleck younger brother, deferring to Eric only to take a dig at his answers. The Penguins will return to practice today in preparation for their best-of-seven Eastern Conference final series against the Carolina Hurricanes. Former Lemieux partner Del [...]

Pens need to make a move

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:45:59 -0500

No need to re-invent the wheel here.

JORDAN STAAL GETS FOUR-YEAR DEAL

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:15:49 -0500

Yep, you heard that right: sometimes-maligned Penguin Jordan Staal just got signed through 2012-13. And this isn't some rumor, it's on the Pens' official website. As far as the money angle...

The team's salary cap hit will be $4 million per season, with Staal earning $3.5 million each of the first two seasons and $4.5 million each of the ensuing two seasons.

Staal's contributed 10 goals and 11 assists this season and has been a frequent subject of trade discussion (at least among the fans). The timing was interesting. I suppose this might divert attention away from the persistent Pat Quinn-as-coach rumors that Mark Madden mentioned at length yesterday. In fact, a poll on Double M's X page is currently running 63-37 in favor of replacing Michel Therrien with Quinn.

So what do you think of these moves, Pens fans? To me, the Staal deal sounds reasonable, and while I think he's not a bad coach, I think it's probably time for Mad Mike to move on. It sounds like he's probably lost the locker room. Agree, disagree?

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Jordan Staal done in Pittsburgh?

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:37:46 -0500

via ESPN: We find it interesting that preliminary talks for a new contract have begun between Jordan Staal's people and the Pittsburgh Penguins. That's not to say a deal will get done, but at least there's contact. Staal is a restricted free agent July 1. It had been speculated by many over the ...

No Sweep in Philly as Pens Lose 4-2

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:22:37 -0500

The Pittsburgh Penguins faltered early in Game 4 on Thursday and lost 4-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers, despite a late rally fueled by Jordan Staal. The Flyers, facing elimination in front of the home crowd, came out strong in the first period and capitalized on 2 powerplays in the 1st period to gain the early advantage. The Penguins turned up the heat in the 2nd and 3rd periods, drawing to within 1-goal in the final minutes of the game, but were unable to get the equalizer. The intensity and snarl of this game finally lived up to what I had expected, but not yet seen, in this series between the Flyers and Penguins. The loss is just the 2nd of the post-season for the Penguins, who will have another opportunity to put the Flyers away in Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Should The Penguins Trade Sidney Crosby?

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:50:18 -0500

Sidney Crosby is arguably the best player in the NHL and should be for years to come. So the Pittsburgh Penguins would surely be crazy for thinking of trading the young superstar. Or would they? Could the Penguins actually improve their chances of capturing Lord Stanley's Cup by trading away the NHL's shining star? It's not as crazy of a thought as you might think.

Wild Canucks Arrested after Bachelor Party

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:00:44 -0500

Carolina Hurricanes star Eric Staal and his younger brother Jordan of the Penguins, along with a number of their cousins, were arrested Saturday morning in Minnesota. They were charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing the legal process.