Pre-Season Team Report Card: Sith (JW)

Calgary (CP) Next up is Team Sith lead by JW.

Immediate Needs:
+ 5 F projected for 80+ PPts
+ 3 D projected for 50+ PPts

What They Got:
+ F Peter Forsberg UFA
+ F Teemu Selanne UFA
+ F Kristian Huselius CGY
+ D Duncan Keith CHI

Analysis:
This was a tough team for me to analyse. Its as if JW went for the "All or Nothing" approach by drafting the players with the biggest question marks above their heads in Forsberg and Selanne. He has potential on defence but overall there are too many gaps and too much ground to make up in one year. With the right moves, JW could be competitive in GDHL 08-09 and perhaps try to upgrade his forward keepers with depth at the cost of some superstar power.

Trading Block:
+ F Daniel Alfredsson OTT
+ G Cam Ward CAR
+ G J-S Giguere ANA

Questions:
+ Will Selanne retire?
+ How many games will Forsberg play?
+ Will Gomez be a flop in a NYR jersey?

Injury Concerns:
+ D Brian Campbell (Concussion)
+ F Peter Forsberg (Playing Style leads to various injuries)

Grades:
+ Draft (C+): Too risky for me, but hey that's just me. If BOTH Foppa and Selanne play, this grade is upgraded to an A.
+ Defence (C-): With only Zidlicky and Campbell showing signs of dominance at times, this group maybe too thin to contribute a lot of points.
+ Offence (C): Has 2 potential 100+ PPt players but drops off significantly from there. As mentioned, this would be upgraded if Selanne and Foppa play but lacks depth.
+ Goalies (B+): Two legit starters that will each play 55-65 games each. No issues here but believe one of them may be shipped to shore up the offence.
+ Overall (C-): A tough rating but once again, based on the current playing status of his two superstars, JW may be in for a tough season.

Fur Engee (CP)