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Marc Staal

New York Rangers

1987/01/13 22

6-4 209

Thunder Bay, Ont., Canada

2

the New York Rangers in 2005 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Rangers 18 2 5 7 -2 8 0 0 1 0 16

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a very active stick and long reach, which make him very effective in the defensive zone. Skates well and is extremely cerebral.
Flaws
  • Could stand to utilize his 6-4 frame more often so as to keep opposing forwards honest. Needs to make better decisions on offense.
Career Potential
  • Shutdown defenseman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 19, 2008 Missed 2 games (flu).
February 15, 2008 Flu, day-to-day.
September 30, 2006 Returned to his junior team (Sudbury-OHL).
April 17, 2006 Re-assigned to Hartford (AHL).
September 23, 2005 Returned to his junior team (Sudbury-OHL).
September 21, 2005 Signed by the New York Rangers.

Trades

July 30, 2005 Drafted by the New York Rangers in the 1st round (12th overall) in 2005.

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