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mikus
07-03-2003, 06:12 AM
http://www.nashvillepredators.com/pressbox/news/default.asp?item_id=2470

Nashville Predators Executive Vice President/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has acquired a third-round selection in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft from the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Karlis Skrastins.

�Karlis has been a good pro and solid contributor for the Nashville Predators,� said Poile. �With our emphasis on rebuilding the defense, we�ve decided to go with our younger prospects in a move that we think will make us better in the long-term.�

Skrastins, 28 (7/9/74), posted three goals and 10 assists (3g-10a-13pts) in 82 games with Nashville this past season. The Riga, Latvia native recorded 13 goals and 41 assists (13g-41a-54pts) in 307 games with the Predators over the last five seasons.
i doubt that he will play all the 82 season games in colorado like he did in nashville....
hm we'll see...

Turbulence
07-03-2003, 07:58 AM
Colorado has so much depth in all positions (except goalie- I'd love for them to give Irbe a good home :spin: ) that it would seem unlikely, you're right Mikus. Seems like a move for depth more than it is for getting an NHL player, unless one of their veterans like Foote is going to unexpectedly retire.