Originally Posted by
EastDivFan
Regarding the Forsberg and Henry trades today, I like them both...a lot. I think Woods was able to get more than anyone expected for both players. I think credit needs to be given where due. Although I think the direction they go with their trades is sometimes wrong (I'm thinking about Ottenbreit and Martin here), the trade itself is always quite favorable for the Blades. I don't think anyone can say with any of Woods trades that the Blades got the short end of the stick in terms of the actual traded assets from his deals.
I especially like the Forsberg deal. To me it signals that they understand next year is going to be a long season as well. I don't mind that, as long as the team is moving towards improvement. With what Brodsky and Molleken left the new management to work with, it may be a case of one step back to take two steps forward. I give them credit in the same way the Pats fans approve of their team's recent moves (sort of...lol), even though it was a much easier decision for the Blades in light of their record.
And I look forward to seeing Sloboshan chew into Forsberg's ice time, in much the same way Soshnin benefited from Millete's departure. I've also got my fingers crossed for Higson and Reid to get some special teams experience now that Henry is out of the picture. Woods needs to stop bemoaning the Blades PK (watch the Martin trade video) and put Higson and Dixon out and watch the sparks fly. After all, if Dixon can't do what Schacher was expected to on the PK, he won't be around long.