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Slava · 06-11-2009, 09:23 PM

The Nashville Predators have acquired Ryan Smyth from the Detroit Red Wings for a 3rd Rd. pick in this years draft. "I just couldn't help myself" said GM Slava. "Lets face it, unless we can fold a team and we (Nashville) get their cap space for 2009-2010 I can't even dream of keeping all of these players and having enough bodies come the new season, but a first line player for a 3rd is too good to pass up."

The deal means that the Predators have a mere 18 million of cap space remaining this year and still a lot of holes on the roster. They hold the rights to both Marc Savard and Martin St. Louis as well as JP Dumont and Brad Stuart who are all UFA's and looking at big raises.

Thanks to Detroit for the deal, and enjoy the immense cost savings!

06-11-2009, 09:23 PM	#1
Slava Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	Predators GM Still a Sucker for the Big Name The Nashville Predators have acquired Ryan Smyth from the Detroit Red Wings for a 3rd Rd. pick in this years draft. "I just couldn't help myself" said GM Slava. "Lets face it, unless we can fold a team and we (Nashville) get their cap space for 2009-2010 I can't even dream of keeping all of these players and having enough bodies come the new season, but a first line player for a 3rd is too good to pass up." The deal means that the Predators have a mere 18 million of cap space remaining this year and still a lot of holes on the roster. They hold the rights to both Marc Savard and Martin St. Louis as well as JP Dumont and Brad Stuart who are all UFA's and looking at big raises. Thanks to Detroit for the deal, and enjoy the immense cost savings!