It makes a lot of sense for the Predators, however, I still think that Cal deserves to be there.  He's done the job for them when he's been up and there's no reason for them not to think that he's an asset.  I hope he blows them away at camp.

Honestly, I don't see Cal going back to Milwaukee this season.  I think he's penciled in at third line center heading into training camp, but will also get a shot to jump to second line center (moving Legwand to the wing) during camp if Santorelli doesn't plug that gaping hole in the lineup.  

O'Reilly showed top-notch playmaking skills and excellent on-ice vision during his stint in Nashville last season and with a little talent on his wings, I think he could really be a catalyst to bring out the best in whomever winds up as his linemates.  

Personally, I'm hoping to see Cal start the season with Jones and Ward on his wings on the third line.  That just leaves open that pesky second line wing spot that it appears Santorelli will get the first chance to claim starting next week...

Is it too self serving to hope that Cal stays in Milwaukee until January? We need some goal scoring down here in Milwaukee.