NOPE, he's a #5 Dman!! At least...that's what half of you insisted all summer

Franson-haters must convert and admit they were wrong!
- BestRapperAlive

I was not a hater but in their defense he had done exactly what Kadri had done to date one great half season.... I dont think many thought he had no chance of getting better but just didnt want to hand out big dough yet

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/9764686/nhl-players-speak-anonymously-realignment-peds-goalie-pads-espn-magazine
oh ESPN
- AdamFrench

Oh well Lundqvist #2 doesnt make being number one seem so bad

Because of two games? A lot of people weren't hating (some were) just explaining that Franson played against 3rd and 4th liners last year. I've been impressed so far but to suggest he could step into Phaneufs spot is absolutely crazy. He's still pretty slow and would get eaten alive by top lines.
- markmark

True. I think they should keep both around for the long haul

Fraser on IR already.... he's gone a while.

Oh well Lundqvist #2 doesnt make being number one seem so bad
- jribout

How a third liner like Hagelin is number 3 is just weird...beyond anything Most overrated guy now has to be Heatley. He's a mess.

How a third liner like Hagelin is number 3 is just weird...beyond anything Most overrated guy now has to be Heatley. He's a mess.
- AdamFrench

Remember when, no matter what any Leaf fan on here says, that guy would touch the puck and he'd be one of the most lethal guys to play against when going against the Leafs? (frank). He's score at will.

I was not a hater but in their defense he had done exactly what Kadri had done to date one great half season.... I dont think many thought he had no chance of getting better but just didnt want to hand out big dough yet
- jribout

Well they got their wish, 2M makes him the most underpaid Dman in the league. And the best value in my keeper league...

How a third liner like Hagelin is number 3 is just weird...beyond anything Most overrated guy now has to be Heatley. He's a mess.
- AdamFrench

How is Datsyuk underrated?

Remember when, no matter what any Leaf fan on here says, that guy would touch the puck and he'd be one of the most lethal guys to play against when going against the Leafs? (frank). He's score at will.
- weirdoh

it's weird how some elite players experience a HUGE decline, and some are awesome till they're in their 40s

*hopes someone posts a picture of teemu

Wow Rosehill must drinking the Philly water, the guy has turned into an animal since he joined Philly. Last year he injures Lupul, this year it's Fraser. He was a fighter as a Leaf of course but he had some class back than. The guy is out to injure opponents now. Good for Orr to stick up for Fraser.

James Mirtle ‏@mirtle 2m
What I'd heard was Leafs wanted seven defencemen "on road trips," meaning they could stick with just six until going to Nashville next week.

Wow Rosehill must drinking the Philly water, the guy has turned into an animal since he joined Philly. Last year he injures Lupul, this year it's Fraser. He was a fighter as a Leaf of course but he had some class back than. The guy is out to injure opponents now. Good for Orr to stick up for Fraser.
- GCHonda

Thats why Orr had every right to crosscheck his head through the glass

Rosehill is a dirty player. Period.

it's weird how some elite players experience a HUGE decline, and some are awesome till they're in their 40s

*hopes someone posts a picture of teemu
- BestRapperAlive

I have Teemu in my HBSL. I needed the best RW for $2 mill per or less. Teemu is a perfect choice. Hope he has a great season.

I'd probably rather have Liles in the lineup (as bizarre as that sounds).

Franson, Gardiner and Rielly at one time is just too much inexperience and free-wheeling.
- Atomic Wedgie

Will be fun to watch though lol

Thats why Orr had every right to crosscheck his head through the glass

Rosehill is a dirty player. Period.
- CarlitoBrigante

AGREED 100%. When Rosehill was a Leaf he NEVER took runs at players with intent to injure. The guy is out to injure players. Kudos to Orr, Rosehill got what he deserved. You live by the sword well u know the rest.

Michael Russo @Russostrib
Five-year, $28 million extension for Jason Pominville with #mnwild...($5.6 AAV)

Jesus H, and people were complaining about Clarkson's contract?

Will be fun to watch though lol
- CarlitoBrigante

Ya I worry about having both Gardiner & Reilly in the same game. To replace Fraser's toughness, mabie MacWilliam should be promoted.

Michael Russo @Russostrib
Five-year, $28 million extension for Jason Pominville with #mnwild...($5.6 AAV)

Jesus H, and people were complaining about Clarkson's contract?
- gravyface

Pominville>Clarkson

I'd probably rather have Liles in the lineup (as bizarre as that sounds).

Franson, Gardiner and Rielly at one time is just too much inexperience and free-wheeling.
- Atomic Wedgie

What?

You included Franson

Haha so if you were a Leaf fan you would want Liles over Reilly or Gardiner? Good one.
- SameOld

Yes

Fair enough on the balance side of things... just doesn't look like a top 4 guy to me...
5 or 6... for sure... but not top four.
- mlindsay

You are right

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/9764686/nhl-players-speak-anonymously-realignment-peds-goalie-pads-espn-magazine
oh ESPN
- AdamFrench

If Datsyuk was a Maple Leaf, he'd be on the overrated list.

Are you being serious or is that a troll comment? If its a troll comments, I can understand that you're still upset about the Leafs sticking it to the habs on Tuesday.

If you're being serious, you're an idiot.
- SameOld

He's just being truthful

NOPE, he's a #5 Dman!! At least...that's what half of you insisted all summer

Franson-haters must convert and admit they were wrong!
- BestRapperAlive

If Datsyuk was a Maple Leaf, he'd be on the overrated list.
- The Shrike

AWWWWWE c'mon who wouldn't love seeing Datsyuk as Kessel's center