Nashville Predators: A Wing and Some Prayers
Second Line
Alright. So. Here lies Colin Wilson and the Question Mark that could swallow Bridgestone whole. The former 7th overall draft pick seems bound and determined to remain entirely unclassifiable with his bi-polar levels of play.
He is, simply, the hinge on which the left wing position swings. If ‘Regular Season’ Colin Wilson shows up- the one who spent all of last season underperforming on the third and fourth lines- then the scoring begins and ends with Forsberg. This devastates scoring depth and is the exact scenario that led to the idea of a thin and underwhelming left side last year.
However. If the 26-year-old who dominated the postseason while averaging just under a point-per-game continues his war path into next season, the Predators may see a perceived weakness transforming into a strength before their eyes. Especially if the younger players continue to improve, and ESPECIALLY if the Nashville front office decides to onboard an established scoring threat during the offseason.
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