They need to hope they can stay healthy. Letang with that stroke and Maatta with a tumor yeesh.
- AdamFrench

True. And WE need to hope that Kessel doesn't score in his first pre-season game so we can declare the Leafs the winners of the trade.

They need to hope they can stay healthy. Letang with that stroke and Maatta with a tumor yeesh.
- AdamFrench

and malkin's knee seems to flare up here and there

What's funny with the Pens, is in the last few years, even with Crosby and Malkin out there, their PP wasn't very good.
- Pecafan Fan

All they need is a shooter. The go to guy who with a shoot first mentality, but someone who can also dish it off when they are expecting a shot...in other words, Phil Kessel..

Franson would be a great fit with the Leafs again if they can dump Dion and keep Franson at a fair cap hit.

There's nothing wrong with that.
- AdamFrench

No, no there isn't.

Franson would be a great fit with the Leafs again if they can dump Dion and keep Franson at a fair cap hit.
- twiztedmike

I've hit the report button like 8 times on this post now and it still hasn't been deleted.

Franson would be a great fit with the Leafs again if they can dump Dion and keep Franson at a fair cap hit.
- twiztedmike

I don't want Franson, unless they plan on trading him again. Been there, done that, got the jersey (no I didn't).

I don't want Franson, unless they plan on trading him again. Been there, done that, got the jersey (no I didn't).
- Woderwick

Franson would be a great fit with the Leafs again if they can dump Dion and keep Franson at a fair cap hit.
- twiztedmike

Yuck.

There's a reason Franson hasn't been signed yet, despite being what you would think is one of the most sought after types of players (RD, big, puts up points).

It's a facade. He sucks.

- Lucas.Neilson

I got this bad boy instead.

I don't want Franson, unless they plan on trading him again. Been there, done that, got the jersey (no I didn't).
- Woderwick

32 points in 55 games.

Back when the Leafs made the playoffs, 29 points in 45 games, +4. Played well for the Leafs in the playoffs too, 6 points 7 games.

He's not as bad as he's made out to be.

Yuck.

There's a reason Franson hasn't been signed yet, despite being what you would think is one of the most sought after types of players (RD, big, puts up points).

It's a facade. He sucks.
- mcleafs

I love how indirect you are McLeafy.

Franson would be a great fit with the Leafs again if they can dump Dion and keep Franson at a fair cap hit.
- twiztedmike

Sarcasm?? I most certainly hope so.

Franson is better than half of the defensemen currently on the Leafs (factoring in potential).

If you look at where they are NOW, Franson is better than anyone on the Leafs.

Probably only Rielly will be better

32 points in 55 games.

Back when the Leafs made the playoffs, 29 points in 45 games, +4. Played well for the Leafs in the playoffs too, 6 points 7 games.

He's not as bad as he's made out to be.
- twiztedmike

Mark Fraser also looked great that year. Maybe the Albany Devils will sign Franson to reunite them!

Mark Fraser also looked great that year. Maybe the Albany Devils will sign Franson to reunite them!
- markmark

Maybe the Bash-Every-High-Profile-Leaf-Player-Train will crash and everyone will die

Franson is better than half of the defensemen currently on the Leafs (factoring in potential).

If you look at where they are NOW, Franson is better than anyone on the Leafs.

Probably only Rielly will be better
- twiztedmike

I agree Franson is better than most on here say.
He's better than Phaneuf for starters.

Rielly's already better than Franson though.
Gardiner might have a better season as well; I expect Babcock's influence to be very positive on him (and Kadri) since using them according to their strengths (hopefully).

Maybe the Bash-Every-High-Profile-Leaf-Player-Train will crash and everyone will die
- twiztedmike

I've really depressed myself in the past reviewing the Leafs top guys vs the standard in the same position across the league. I don't go there any more.

Getting Franson signed to something like 5/6 years @ 4 million is the kinda deal the Leafs should try to make

Getting Franson signed to something like 5/6 years @ 4 million is the kinda deal the Leafs should try to make
- twiztedmike

Without a no trade clause.

Mark Fraser also looked great that year. Maybe the Albany Devils will sign Franson to reunite them!
- markmark

dont talk poop about Fraser

Getting Franson signed to something like 5/6 years @ 4 million is the kinda deal the Leafs should try to make
- twiztedmike

no.
2-3y at 3.5million.
there are not too many teams looking for a #3/4 D with PP skills.
reason why Franson is not signed yet is bc lots of teams are against the cap.
Same goes for Ehrhoff.

Leafs should only sign him if short term and on a discount (less than 4million).

Without a no trade clause.
- Woderwick

If its with a NTC then he should be paid less for that security

Getting Franson signed to something like 5/6 years @ 4 million is the kinda deal the Leafs should try to make
- twiztedmike

Franson is not very good. at all. he's ideally suited to a third pairing role with PP time. how the Leafs got that deal from Nashville is a mystery.

While on the Leafs Franson always seemed slow - great shot but slow and I think he will demand big bucks. His lack of defending and skating abilities became even more apparent when he was playing with the Preds - Babs likes puck moving defensemen, hopefully he can work his magic with Dion (if he remains a Leaf) and Gards