Clearly that worked out for Pittsburgh, Dumoulin took quite a bit of development time with almost three full seasons in the AHL from , but developed into a top-pair NHL defender in a great coup for the Pens. The third asset sent to the Pens was the most intriguing one: the eighth overall draft pick. For a draft held IN Pittsburgh. Exciting stuff, especially for the Pens — they had not had a draft pick higher than 20th overall since with the pick they got Staal with, ironically enough.
But then After three forwards were selected at the top with the picks, a run on defensemen started at fourth overall with the Islanders taking Griffin Reinhart. Picks were also all defensemen and the Pens were on the board. Bob McKenzie , in his consensus ranking from talking to scouts had the following players still on the board:. Draft reaches and projections happen ALL the time in the NHL, as different people will rank year old players very differently for what their future holds.
The deal has been a bonanza for the Penguins, who plugged Sutter into Staal's third-line center spot with similar results and were able to deal defense prospect Joe Morrow for Dallas Stars captain Brenden Morrow , in part, because of the surplus of young defensemen the Staal trade gave them. United with brothers Jared and Carolina captain Eric Staal , Jordan Staal has had a mediocre season of 10 goals and 20 assists with a career-worst minus rating.
The Hurricanes are in 13th place in the conference standings. I think his focus is on us right now and the things that need to be cleaned up over the summer to be ready to roll next year. If the morning skate is any indicator, Jordan Staal will be centering Tuomo Ruutu and Kevin Westgarth on Carolina's second line for the season finale. Brent missed eight games with a lower-body injury, and Corvo sat out Thursday's overtime loss to the New York Rangers because of an upper-body injury.
Muller said defenseman Jay Harrison sustained a concussion when he was struck in the nose with a puck during that game. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The Hurricanes had plenty to celebrate as they wrapped up their six-game road trip.
Teuvo Teravainen made his return to the lineup for the first time since March 4 after missing 26 straight games with concussion symptoms. You just want to get back out there. It was awesome seeing him out there. And he looked good already tonight.
It was good. All the boys were happy to see him out there. But the Canes roared out of the gate in this one and played an excellent first 20 minutes. And a large portion of the responsibility for revenge will ride on the brotherly duo that has carried the team to a sterling mark so far this month.
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