checkerboard_charly
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I think this is a smart move. The Preds are taking a risk with Forsberg.....they know he may turn out to be a bust but they have an opportunity NOW to win a cup so they are going for it. I don't mind giving up what we did to have a better chance at it no matter what Upshall, Parent, or the draft picks turn out to be.Preds=Stanley Cup, Id love to believe it, but i still think they will blow it in the playoffs again, specially if they meet the red wings again, but if so and forsberg is a bust and out of his prime, then i would have to look at what they gave up for him. Upshall and Parent, Upshall had not lived up to potential but parent was a good defensive prospect. Also the 1st n 2nd round draft pics they gave up for them.But hopefully Forsberg will live up to expectations and create a dreaded starting lineup for tha Preds, specially along with Kariya.
He has already made a positive impact, but it will take a few games for him to really start showing what he is capable of with his new teammates.Listening to the game tonight I started to see what Forsberg will add to the offense of the Preds. While he didn't score any points tonight, he increased the number of scoring opportunites, and the Preds turned that into a 4-1 win.