Other than the berth of the Nashville Predators franchise two decades ago, it’s hard to find a season when Poile has had a more tricky trade deadline to maneuver around.
The Predators are on the brink of finally being back in a playoff spot. But with that, what does it really mean? Do we truly think this team is good enough to win a grueling seven-game series against a top seed in the Western Conference?
Simply making the playoffs shouldn’t be a reason for not making the smart long-term decision, even if it means selling one of your top-performing players.