I think the single biggest thing is that it creates competition for roster spots. If the kids are going to play they're going to have to earn it, not be pencilled in from the get go.
- golfingsince

Precisely. And if one or more of the kids proves they are better...scratching a vet who makes 1 million won't be a travesty.

Bringing in experienced vets gives the Preds a better chance of returning to the playoffs than bringing up Forsberg, and Sissons. Jarnkrok probably makes the roster anyway. Poile doesn't have the luxury of having three bad seasons in a row. If the Preds don't make the playoffs this season he's likely gone.

Also, these moves have bumped up season ticket sales. That's huge in this market.

Given all he was up against (free agent targets signing for less to play near home, Spezza nixing a trade here) the moves Poile made to put together a competitive roster for minimal dollars thereby creating a low rist/high reward situation was BRILLIANT!!!!
- Predaceous

Yeah, I guess when you put it that way, makes much more sense, but still don't know if I'd call it brilliant! Honestly can't wait to see what Nashville can do a year or two from now. Some nice talent on the horizon.

Hey ffF stay tuned...