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by Alanah McGinley on 01/23/08 at 06:42 PM ET
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From Jim Matheson at Canwest News via the National Post,
Jared Staal, a six-foot-three right-winger from Thunder Bay., Ont., is projected as a second-round pick in this April’s draft. That might be because it’s a very deep draft pool this year and because Staal’s skating needs some work.
“He certainly has skill, but there’s a lot of pressure on Jared following his three brothers. This is a big week for Jared,” said Kevin Prendergast, the Edmonton Oilers’ vice-president of hockey operations.
Staal is keeping the Top Prospects game in perspective.
“I’ve got to realize it’s just one game,” he said. “I don’t think it’ll make or break things for me ... I’m just trying to show I deserve to be here.”
more... on the next Staal heading towards the NHL
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As a second round pick, it’s quite possible for him to end up on a Carolina, Pittsburgh, or New York draft sheet. It would be special to see the chemistry between two brothers on these squads, a la the Sedin twins.
Posted by penguinsfan on 01/23/08 at 09:22 PM ET