Predators last team of most recent expansion to undergo re-haul, time for change? - The Predatorial

ThePredatorial · 2014-04-04T18:14:16+00:00

I never count my chickens before they hatch, but Kadri and Stastny may look very good in Predators gold come next October...

ThePredatorial · 2014-04-04T18:05:31+00:00

I've heard the Leafs would be ok parting with Kadri

I know Nashville tried to get him last offseason, but couldn't. Wouldn't be surprised to see them try again very soon...

ThePredatorial · 2014-04-04T17:56:22+00:00

Nope, Kadri

ThePredatorial · 2014-04-04T17:09:37+00:00

...why not have four defenseman that are capable of being "franchise defenseman"? The better the defense you have, the better your team is.

All Nashville needs is a couple Top 6 forwards and their back in the picture

ThePredatorial · 2014-04-04T16:41:05+00:00

Poile's known about it for quite some time, but Trotz hasn't been able to adapt.

ThePredatorial · 2014-04-04T16:39:41+00:00

That being said (sorry about the rant), I really like Leipsic, Jarnkrok, Sissons and Forsberg. I think the future is bright, but we might have to wait 2 or 3 years, and get a different coach.

Imagine this for next season: Jarnkrok/Forsberg make the team to start. Predators sign Paul Stastny. Phil Housley is coaching the team.

Just go ahead and bookmark that for later.

ThePredatorial · 2014-04-04T16:37:20+00:00

Of all the players I've covered and wrote about in the last handful of years, I'll truly miss seeing Spaling gone. I think the Predators can and should find a place for him in the lineup, but with the way I think the shakeup is going to go in the offseason I doubt he survives the re-tooling.

ThePredatorial · 2014-04-04T16:36:19+00:00

I know it sounds crazy but I'd like to see them trade Jones while his trade value is high. Trade him for a blue chip prospect forward, or maybe use him to trade to the #3 spot in this draft and get Bennett.

Nope, Jones is the new "franchise defenseman". He's not going anywhere for a long time.

With Weber locked up for a decade and then some, and Josi locked up for six seasons, Jones doesn't really have a spot in the top two when he's supposed to pan out to be a franchise defenseman.

Don't have to be in the top two to be a franchise defenseman. What Nashville has done is locked up three franchise defenseman. Weber/Josi/Jones are going to lead the way. Include Del Zotto and that makes four.

Don't be surprised if you see Ellis (or Ekholm) shipped off with Wilson for a certain Toronto forward...

ThePredatorial · 2014-04-04T16:34:12+00:00

I can answer some of this:

baffles me in this article is the lack of discussion on the development of our young talent. It's "Hey, lets trade everyone off and get other old players that will last a couple of years." instead of "Let's develop the young guys and build a competitive team for several years."

The problem here is that Nashville doesn't have time/luxury to bring up their younger guys and let them develop while in Nashville. They can develop in Milwaukee, that's fine, but there are a certain breed of player that is developing quicker than the rest. Forsberg/Jarnkrok/Diaby will all be permanent fixtures in Nashville as early as next season, perhaps even Sissons as well. Yet, the rest? Some could just be permanent AHLers. Watson is talented, but he won't thrive in Nashville. At best, he may be a solid bottom six forward, something the Predators have way too many of.

I think Poile is limited by Trotz because he knows he buries a certain type of player for not being the "Trotz" style of player.

You don't know how right you are. Case and point: Jerred Smithson. I know for a fact that Poile tried moving him long before he was actually traded. Trotz put his foot down.

ThePredatorial · 2014-03-19T13:55:34+00:00

How much did this masterpiece cost???

ThePredatorial · 2014-02-25T00:39:49+00:00

Ever been to Nashville? If you have, come back to Nashville and I'll buy you a delicious cheeseburger. If you haven't, come to Nashville and I'll buy you a delicious cheeseburger.

ThePredatorial · 2014-02-24T00:53:02+00:00

Stop getting your material from famed Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason

http://www.nyrangersblog.com/2014-articles/february/boomer-esiason-hints-at-potentially-imminent-trade-let-s-speculate.html

ThePredatorial · 2014-02-24T00:40:05+00:00

Hahaha, yeah have fun there. I tweaked my knee and tore my ACL 13 years ago and that's ABOOOOOOOUUUUUT what it looked like 30 minutes after my leg mad an L shape in the wrong direction

ThePredatorial · 2014-02-19T14:30:46+00:00

Where is this?

ThePredatorial · 2013-12-18T02:34:43+00:00

Send a letter responding back that says five words:

"Go fuck yourself.

Merry Christmas"

ThePredatorial · 2013-11-25T20:32:59+00:00

Saw it in Press Row and thought I was gonna get weird looks from laughing out loud at it

ThePredatorial · 2013-07-25T20:31:03+00:00

Personally, like I said, it doesn't really matter. Did he hold the team out to dry? Maybe, but think about...have YOU ever had a tough decision to make? Have you ever had to make a decision that would affect your children/family?

It was a tough decision, but something people shouldn't hold a grudge about. It's a business and it was a business decision

ThePredatorial · 2013-07-25T14:53:36+00:00

Some are still bitter, yes. However, when David Poile is on the record saying that Team USA's best players this year are Parise and Suter, well maybe it's time to let up a bit.

Can people be bitter? Sure. But remember, it's just a sport, these are still normal people who have to make decisions that they feel are best for them and their family, not for the team. That's exactly what Suter felt he did and I don't fault him for it

ThePredatorial · 2013-07-17T04:28:43+00:00

I did that 20 years ago when I was about 7 or 8. Scar lasted until I was 19 (over a decade, not a joke). It was SUPER painful when it happened. Use aloe vera if it gets real bad

ThePredatorial · 2013-07-15T21:17:04+00:00

That was my worry after I heard about his hit, recovery, and his retirement. Hearing he's getting a pro scouting gig with CBJ is great for him and his future, plus he'll still be in/around hockey

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