TOTW Eric Staal Review!

Plays on 4th line with PK duties

SYNERGIES: T,DR

Ratings are compared to initial expectations of the cards

Skating: 7/10: He is on the slower end of what I expected. He can get up ice but dont expect him to blow by any D any time soon. He is 6'4'' he isnt expected to be a speedster

Shooting:10/10: This is by far the part of his game that stood out to me compared to expectations. He has 88/89 accuracy and power on both his shots, somethign the card's front does not show. As a bottom 6 forward who excels defensively, that is the kind of card I want.

Hands: 9/10 Along with a great shot, he also has great hands. Dont forget he did put up 100 points in '06. The card does not show (on the front) how good offensively he actually is.

Checking/Defense:9/10 His synergies are DR/T for a reason. He is a great bottom/defensive forward for the PK. Besides his speed, an all around great card.

Is he worth it?

Absolutely. This card is a GREAT value for his price. He has good synergies to activate the defensive side of your team and adds offensive stats to compliment them. Well worth the pickup/the replacement of Couts (who I know a lot of you use to complete the T synergy)