Sharks Still Bigger than Preds

A lot has been said about how the Nashville Predators added size to their lineup to combat the large bodies found on all of the other NHL rosters. In fact, some have actually said that the team re-built itself specifically to beat the San Jose Sharks. I guess after being pushed around in the 2006 playoffs, Nashville management decided to make a strong effort to beef up, especially up front. Unfortunately for Nashville's management, they failed to realize that the Sharks got bigger as well.

Nashville Predators
- Forsberg (6'0"/205) for Sillinger (5'11"/198)
- Arnott (6'4"/220) for Johnson (5'11"/200)
- Dumont (6'1"/205) for Walker (5'10"/196)

San Jose Sharks
- Guerin (6'2"/220) for McCauley (5'11"/200)
- Bell (6'4"/220) for S. Thornton (6'3"/220)
- Clowe (6'2"/225) for Ekman (6'0"/181)
- Grier (6'1"/225) for Nieminen (6'1"/220)
- Rivet (6'2"/210) for Preissing (6'0"/198)

As I mentioned in my last post, in a seven game series, I like the Sharks' chances against a smaller Nashville team. Granted, the Preds got bigger this year, but given the Sharks' roster moves, it's clear that Nashville has NOT gained the size advantage.

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