In Pronger We Trust

The Flyers in a brave and bold move made a blockbuster deal this weekend. The Flyers parted way with some very good talent and a few #1 picks to fill a dire need.That dire need was a big, intimidating, feared, crease clearing defenseman........Answer................... Chris Pronger!There are already to strong schools of thought on the move. One valid case is the Flyers gave up a ton for a 34 year old defenseman with only 1 year left on his deal. The Flyers parted ways with 20+ goal scorer Joffrey Lupul, young defenseman Luca Sbisa, and two 1st rounds picks. It's a ton to give up especially dealing Sbisa. That one stings.The other side of the argument is the Flyers have a bunch of 20+ goal scorers. Sbisa is still young and would not be a stud, if he turned out to be, for at least a few more years. The two 1st round draft picks are like rolling the dice and they would not help you for years. With this acquisition you get the veteran proven player in Pronger and he fills that dire need you have been searching to fill.I feel both arguments are right in some way but I have to convincingly side with the move to acquire Pronger. He is the medicine for our defensive problems. Way to many teams were able to push us around especially in the crease area. He is a veteran presence who strikes fear into opponent hearts. Not only is he tough and physical but he has some offensive still to boot. Finally the Flyers show they are going for it right now. This move solidified the Flyers as a serious Stanley Cup contender.The last big key to this move that needs attention is the extension. I would hate to see the Flyers give up all this talent, not win this year, and Pronger walks. If the Flyers can sign him to an extension the move would be totally worth it. If the Flyers win the Stanley Cup...........this move is genius.SIDEBAR INFO: Pronger will wear #25, and Matt Carle will switch to #20