I have Risto in my dynasty league and McDavid. Got the 1st pick in the waiver draft this year. A part of me wanted to take Eichel, but that wouldn't have been the right move, even though he is really good.
- HonkFortheGoose

I just traded Crosby in my keeper league. Got Eichel, Saad, Schneider, Pulkinen, 2017 1st and 2nd rdr. Threw in a 2016 4th rdr and 2017 5th rdr to make it happen.

Risto shows effort.... I didn't realize how lazy Franson was until watching him up close.... he stuck out like a sore thumb the last 3 games... i didnt need to see a number or a name soon as he hit the ice i could tell it was him by his slow/lazy skating. Im just not a fan at all. I don't see the upside. But its whatever just my thoughts. Ill keep them to myself.
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

Hes a slow skater no doubt. Which looks like hes being Lazy i get it. But we signed him to help our PP and he hasnt been a major liability so im fine with him.

Risto shows effort.... I didn't realize how lazy Franson was until watching him up close.... he stuck out like a sore thumb the last 3 games... i didnt need to see a number or a name soon as he hit the ice i could tell it was him by his slow/lazy skating. Im just not a fan at all. I don't see the upside. But its whatever just my thoughts. Ill keep them to myself.
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

Franson is a very big, very slow man. I'm not going to sit here and try to say otherwise. It's part of why when they signed him I thought that Pysyk would be a good fit, because his skating is far superior and he's more than content to sit back and let his D partner jump into the offensive play, which Franson is generally good at. I think their skill sets compliment each other well.

That said, I do know what you're referring to, because I noticed it myself. There isn't a whole lot of sense of urgency to his game. But he's not as bad as you're making him out to be either. He's not actually bad in his own zone. You just have to hope he doesn't get caught out there as the lone guy back on a 2 on 1. I think Byslma's done a good job of utilizing him thus far. His point totals will increase as the offense begins to click more.

How many assists did Weber get from the opposing teams ?
- cabin

What exactly has Franson done offensivley? Serious question.
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

I've actually been pleasantly surprised with what I've seen from Franson.

I never followed him much and from what you heard coming out of TO you'd think he was worthless.

At the least he definitely hasn't hurt us much if any.

I've actually been pleasantly surprised with what I've seen from Franson.

I never followed him much and from what you heard coming out of TO you'd think he was worthless.

At the least he definitely hasn't hurt us much if any.
- nikel

The only time he really scares me is in OT when it's 3 on 3 because of how slow he is as a skater. The rest of the time, while it's noticeable, it hasn't really been a big deal IMO.

The only time he really scares me is in OT when it's 3 on 3 because of how slow he is as a skater. The rest of the time, while it's noticeable, it hasn't really been a big deal IMO.
- HonkFortheGoose

i really notice him when the other team is bringing the puck down the ice and he is one of the back peddling dmen. he is ridiculously slow

i really notice him when the other team is bringing the puck down the ice and he is one of the back peddling dmen. he is ridiculously slow
- IndianaSabresFan

Yup. Which is why I hated when they had him paired with Weber. It's not like Weber is all that fast either. I do think that McCabe has been a good fit with him and think Pysyk would do just fine as well.

i really notice him when the other team is bringing the puck down the ice and he is one of the back peddling dmen. he is ridiculously slow
- IndianaSabresFan

Probably too late for Gary Roberts to fix that, eh?

How many assists did Weber get from the opposing teams ?
- cabin

Probably too late for Gary Roberts to fix that, eh?
- nfph

Don't you have leaves that still need to be cleaned up?

Don't you have leaves that still need to be cleaned up?
- HonkFortheGoose

Oh for sure, but it's raining.

Ps- can't tell if these gifs are getting posted to show that Weber has a nasty side, or as reminders that he takes dumb penalties all the time.

Risto shows effort.... I didn't realize how lazy Franson was until watching him up close.... he stuck out like a sore thumb the last 3 games... i didnt need to see a number or a name soon as he hit the ice i could tell it was him by his slow/lazy skating. Im just not a fan at all. I don't see the upside. But its whatever just my thoughts. Ill keep them to myself.
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

You see slowness as laziness...

He isn't lazy he is just slow.

Probably too late for Gary Roberts to fix that, eh?
- nfph

Like he fixed Hodgson?

You see slowness as laziness...

He isn't lazy he is just slow.
- Stripes77

That the same as "Do these pants make my ass look fat ?"

You see slowness as laziness...

He isn't lazy he is just slow.
- Stripes77

exactly

http://www.si.com/nhl/201...anced-stats-playing-style

This article probably has the best description I have found of Cody Franson.

"There's just something spring-loaded about his game in that his role on the ice resembles a bumper in a pinball machine: He's a largely stationary object that will immediately propel a loose puck in the opposite direction with surprising force and accuracy."

Basically whenever the puck gets to him, he makes a really good play whether it is a superb, accurate pass on the breakout, or a timely dump to keep the puck in the zone, a perfect setup pass for a one-timer, or a shot that gets through to the goalie, thus leading to a scoring chance.

Oh for sure, but it's raining.

Ps- can't tell if these gifs are getting posted to show that Weber has a nasty side, or as reminders that he takes dumb penalties all the time.
- nfph

Those are all pretty dumb.

To be an admirable quality, "Nasty" takes more skill to back it up.

Like he fixed Hodgson?
- cabin

Oh for sure, but it's raining.

Ps- can't tell if these gifs are getting posted to show that Weber has a nasty side, or as reminders that he takes dumb penalties all the time.
- nfph

the later

People can disagree about it but Gotham is the best show on television right now
- gerbe75pts

Gotham
Fargo
Bastard Executioner
Walking Dead
Sleepy Hollow
Grimm

Bolts 4 Swords 2

Moulson
McGinn

Johnson gives up 3 in the 1st and Linus replaces him

Limitless
AHS
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

It will be cancelled it makes a mockery out of the movie

Gotham
Fargo
Bastard Executioner
Walking Dead
Sleepy Hollow
Grimm
- mhp