[Ed: This is the first of two pieces on the trades David Poile made yesterday. Check back in an hour for Bobby's suggested explanation of what's up and a slightly more optimistic outlook!]
The Predators made two transactions on Wednesday, one more baffling than the previous one. On the one hand I understand the acquisition of Brian Boyle. From all accounts he’s a tremendous man, a warrior—literally and figuratively—and someone you’d quite genuinely want around your team. He’s big and can serve a purpose on the Predators power play as a netfront presence by generating chances himself or taking away the sight lines for opposing goalies.