But Robin said he's changed his tune about how much he wants though, that's what Im talking about.
- burn

I'm saying that's been his tune for a week or so, as reported by Dregger and Mac

biggest argument FOR signing him I have is it makes it all the more likely Rielly goes back to Jr.

Right now it's a toss up, though still looks like he's going. With Franson, they can't fit Rielly under the cap OR in the lineup.
- Big_Lightnin

Rielly is NOT making the team this year.

I would be supper and pints

Rielly is NOT making the team this year.

I would be supper and pints
- Garnie

I agree he SHOULD NOT, but that doesn't mean he won't.

biggest argument FOR signing him I have is it makes it all the more likely Rielly goes back to Jr.

Right now it's a toss up, though still looks like he's going. With Franson, they can't fit Rielly under the cap OR in the lineup.
- Big_Lightnin

I doubt Rielly makes it either way.


But from the Leafs perspective they are a better team with Franson in the lineup. No doubt.

That's not something Franson really cares about I bet.


If he's willing to take a deal that works this year, sign him.
- robin_steele264

its up to nonis to run the team. if he feels signing franson to a 1 yr is detrimental to the future of the leafs then it wont get done.

why do the leafs have to bite the bullet when the player has no leverage. absurd.

I'm saying that's been his tune for a week or so, as reported by Dregger and Mac
- Big_Lightnin

Yeah. He obviously knows a long term 4+ mill deal isn't gonna happen this year.


Him agreeing to a 1 year deal that fits... 2 mill or so, tells me he's confident that he can go earn that big contract.

its up to nonis to run the team. if he feels signing franson to a 1 yr is detrimental to the future of the leafs then it wont get done.

why do the leafs have to bite the bullet when the player has no leverage. absurd.
- burn

I think it's pretty fair if he takes low cap hit 1 year deal.

I agree he SHOULD NOT, but that doesn't mean he won't.
- Big_Lightnin

Well if he does...We will meet in the middle..and I will buy

'They are in a cap crunch, I think a 1 year deal works well for both sides. I'm just trying to make it happen'

its up to nonis to run the team. if he feels signing franson to a 1 yr is detrimental to the future of the leafs then it wont get done.

why do the leafs have to bite the bullet when the player has no leverage. absurd.
- burn

So if he plays in Russia this year...do the leafs only own his rights for 1 more year...

I have zero clue..but if I was Franson, I'd go to Russia if someone there offers him more than $3m

I'm saying that's been his tune for a week or so, as reported by Dregger and Mac
- Big_Lightnin

I'm aware, but Robin is saying he's said something today.

I'm aware, but Robin is saying he's said something today.
- burn

Yep. Just on sportscenter.

'They are in a cap crunch, I think a 1 year deal works well for both sides. I'm just trying to make it happen'
- robin_steele264

Get it done Robin...(frank) he's 1 of my fav's!!!!!

Been hoping he was gonna work out ever since we took on Lombardi's contract.

1st year had to watch Lombardi bang into the boards while Franson watched from above...(frank)ing Wilson/Burke clueless (frank)s!!!!

So if he plays in Russia this year...do the leafs only own his rights for 1 more year...

I have zero clue..but if I was Franson, I'd go to Russia if someone there offers him more than $3m
- Garnie

hes rfa next year, so yes they still retain his rights

I'm aware, but Robin is saying he's said something today.
- burn

same stuff, he's been skating with Ryerson Varsity team in Maple Leaf Gardens and they interviewed him there.
it's on TSN.ca "Keeping in Shape"

So if he plays in Russia this year...do the leafs only own his rights for 1 more year...

I have zero clue..but if I was Franson, I'd go to Russia if someone there offers him more than $3m
- Garnie

he won't go to KHL, he'll sign an offer sheet first.

EDIT: hell I bet he'd take the Leafs 2 yr lowball deal first and then just say (frank) it an hit the market as UFA

Get it done Robin...(frank) he's 1 of my fav's!!!!!

Been hoping he was gonna work out ever since we took on Lombardi's contract.

1st year had to watch Lombardi bang into the boards while Franson watched from above...(frank)ing Wilson/Burke clueless (frank)s!!!!
- Garnie

You definitely want him in the lineup.


He's a good player. Getting better.


18-22 mins a night with top pp duty

hes rfa next year, so yes they still retain his rights
- burn

perfect - then he can threaten to go back and have them over the barrel

You definitely want him in the lineup.


He's a good player. Getting better.


18-22 mins a night with top pp duty
- robin_steele264

You bored?

You definitely want him in the lineup.


He's a good player. Getting better.


18-22 mins a night with top pp duty
- robin_steele264

Getting better is right...funny guys saying he's 26 and peaked but he's never really been given a shot until last year...( not given a shot due to other talents on the team )

You bored?
- Leafland

Nope. You?

Nope. You?
- robin_steele264

Bought GTA V, haven't played yet.

Getting better is right...funny guys saying he's 26 and peaked but he's never really been given a shot until last year...( not given a shot due to other talents on the team )
- Garnie

Naw dmen peak late. 28-32 I'd say.


Some play their best from mid 30's on.


Experience is key

Bought GTA V, haven't played yet.
- Leafland

Socom

Have you played it?

Bought GTA V, haven't played yet.
- Leafland

I played NHL 13 maybe 20 times.


Used to play over 1000 games a year