Yardbarker: Jordan Staal

The 10 best NHL general managers of the last decade

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:55:21 -0500

(No, the first decade of the 21st century doesn't technically end until 2011. Save your bellyaching. But we've had nine NHL seasons and one stolen from us since 1999-2000, and Yahoo! Sports has decided it's time to rank the best and worst of the last "decade." Enjoy, and snark freely in the comments.)Building this list is a tricky thing, because once again we're dealing with pre- and post-lockout achievements. In the case of the 10 general managers we're spotligh...

Pens v Rangers

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:23:00 -0500

Here we go again! This is sure to be a crazy rematch.First things first: SIDDO GOT FIRST STAR OF THE WEEK! :) :) :) :) As if it could have been anyone else after his performance this week!Gogo (apparently also known as Goose, haha!) is out again. He's got a "lower body injury" which some are interpreting to be an aggravated groin injury. And by now you have probably heard that Cooker is out, too. He was suspended for 2 games for the hit on Anisimov - a punishment that seems like...

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?

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.

Staal's big moment in sun keeps Penguins alive

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:14:54 -0500

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Until now, Jordan Staal's older brother Eric had the biggest goal in this year's Stanley Cup finals.

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 lea...

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 ...

Final Thoughts: Flyers @ Penguins (11-13-08)

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:15:38 -0500

Read the following two statements.A And before you continue, I want you to pick who you thought would have won last night's game at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh. Flyers score two shorthanded goals. In the shootout Biron stops Malkin, Crosby, Satan, and Jordan Staal Got your pick?A Your wrong.A 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.