It will be Leafs only this time not Marlies regarding Ranger, Franson as I said all along is going to be traded, I have a gut feeling about it.
- LeafMan

Looking like it.

Yeah, I've looked all over and have found nothing conclusive. My buddy said he heard it from guys affiliated with Tampa in the ECHL who knew Ranger while he was in Tampa and their system. My friend plays for the Florida Everblades and shall remain nameless for incriminating purposes lol, but I trust his word as being the closest to the truth based on his sources. Either way, wish Paul the best and think he'll do just fine in TO.
- Flyers_V88

....biggest goon league Ive seen.

With the Everblades hosting the Greenville Grrrowl, for the first game of the American Conference Semifinals, the two teams engaged in a third-period line brawl that would see both teams combine for 197 minutes in penalties.

For the record...

I believe a team never has too many defensemen.

Signing a depth guy like Ranger doesn't mean there WILL be a trade.
- Pecafan Fan

Financially it means there will HAVE to be a trade.

This HAS to be a sign of a trade from one of our D. Keep Rielly, Fraser, Gardiner, and Gunnarson . I see the rest as expendable and NO I am including Reilly. He just hasnt made it yet
- IrishRage

Fixed.

Congratulations Dave Nonis...you're officially making our suspect defense even worse. This guy is NOT an NHL calibre defenseman. And his signing seems like it will have to come at the expense of someone who actually is.
- djamon

Meh, if his contract is for 1 million or less than they can bury it with little to no Cap consequence.

Looking like it.
- AdamFrench

Let see if Nonis has an ace up is sleeve, re: Liles

This would be the best day of my life. Period. lol.
- Seitch2

That's how you know it won't happen.

Congratulations Dave Nonis...you're officially making our suspect defense even worse. This guy is NOT an NHL calibre defenseman. And his signing seems like it will have to come at the expense of someone who actually is.
- djamon

Why dont you wait to see how it plays out before you poop on the move

It could very well be Phaneuf on the way out, not necessarily Franson

Exactly, but to what team?
- LeafMan

guess i'd gloss over the 2013 PP rankings and start at 20, work my way down.

Meh, if his contract is for 1 million or less than they can bury it with little to no Cap consequence.
- The Law

I think it's doubtful he can be sent down without clearing waivers (which he won't). Which means why would they bother signing him if they don't care if he actually plays for us?

Anyone know if it's a one way or two way contact???

It could very well be Phaneuf on the way out, not necessarily Franson
- twiztedmike

My fingers are crossed.... Pleeeeeeaassseeeee

....biggest goon league Ive seen.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Haha, I wouldn't disagree. The talent level is still quite decent, but it's a lot of guys who are just looking to stir poop up and make a name for themselves that way. Ironically, he was a scorer when he played in the OHL and QMJHL, but was forced to turn his game into that chippy and tough forward. Hope he makes it somewhere so I can join the ride lol!

Financially it means there will HAVE to be a trade.
- djamon

No, it doesn't.

RFA -- bridge deals...and one smith is gone after camp..550k more. A trade could happen, but all could feasibly fit too. I still think Liles is good as gone though.

Let see if Nonis has an ace up is sleeve, re: Liles
- LeafMan

if i'm Liles, i'm looking over my shoulders these days. guy is gonna get clubbed.

Financially it means there will HAVE to be a trade.
- djamon

They can be over the cap for the summer. And waive someone before the season starts.

i think this is awfully optimistic... not sure Kadri and Franson settle for those deals, especially Franson for 1 year...
- Gary_B.

It might be ....but the Leafs Cap structure will force Kadri and Franson to either accept shorter deals than they want or sit out - end of story.

On a short term deal that's the range for Kadri (Couture, Subban, DelZotto, etc...).

Franson will be tough. He may sit out or force a trade - and as Leafman pointed out the Leafs may be game to trade him while his value is high anyway.

This would be the best day of my life. Period. lol.
- Seitch2

I think it is almost close to fair value for Tavares

Anyone know if it's a one way or two way contact???
- davecervo

Doesn't matter, just means he gets paid the same in the NHL or AHL with a one way.

Why dont you wait to see how it plays out before you poop on the move
- senstroll

Of course. But what I do know is this guy is not an upgrade on what we already have. So it makes me wonder why bother.

It could very well be Phaneuf on the way out, not necessarily Franson
- twiztedmike

not a chance. Leafs would be in big trouble without Phaneuf. he's still their best dman, overrated or not.

if i'm Liles, i'm looking over my shoulders these days. guy is gonna get clubbed.
- Gary_B.

Liles isn't bad either, just not a Carlyle d-man, since we're intent on building around the coach

It could very well be Phaneuf on the way out, not necessarily Franson
- twiztedmike

If Phaneuf is gone, who eats up those minutes?

It might be ....but the Leafs Cap structure will force Kadri and Franson to either accept shorter deals than they want or sit out - end of story.

On a short term deal that's the range for Kadri (Couture, Subban, DelZotto, etc...).

Franson will be tough. He may sit out or force a trade - and as Leafman pointed out the Leafs may be game to trade him while his value is high anyway.
- The Law

if it's a one-way deal it's definitely a precursor to something else. what's the Leafs available capspace now?