Mike Augello: Franson Signs With S.E.L. Club

Check your info Mike......... he has an out clause if the lockout ends.

Check your info Mike......... he has an out clause if the lockout ends.
- faceto27

I've only seen the FAN590 reporting that - all other reports seem to think it is for the year.

Great move. He's an RFA now and becomes UFA next year. Comes back to North America and signs with his hometown Canucks.

Great move. He's an RFA now and becomes UFA next year. Comes back to North America and signs with his hometown Canucks.
- Scooby_Doo

You need more guys in the press box?

Check your info Mike......... he has an out clause if the lockout ends.
- faceto27

It's still a full-season contract, unless he exercises the out-clause, and not a temporary one for X number of weeks.

Basically, it serves both a practical purpose (Franson, as a FA, has security if NHL interest is lacking after LO) and political one (Brynäs can say it's compliant with the Hockeyligan policy against short-term contracts during the lockout).

It's still a full-season contract, unless he exercises the out-clause, and not a temporary one for X number of weeks.

Basically, it serves both a practical purpose (Franson, as a FA, has security if NHL interest is lacking after LO) and political one (Brynäs can say it's compliant with the Hockeyligan policy against short-term contracts during the lockout).
- bmeltzer

The out clause is likely in place if the Leafs are able to trade him to another club. The lack of impetus in getting a deal done over the summer is a strong indication that they will try to trade him if they can get equal value.

Great move. He's an RFA now and becomes UFA next year. Comes back to North America and signs with his hometown Canucks.
- Scooby_Doo

Good idea go to eroupe learn to dive and play soft.... Become a nuck...

You need more guys in the press box?
- Atomic Wedgie

He'd be a great 5/6 dman on the Canucks.

Some guys just need different coaching.

He'd be a great 5/6 dman on the Canucks.

Some guys just need different coaching.
- Scooby_Doo

Why do I fear a slew of Franson for Luongo rumors coming!!!????

Why do I fear a slew of Franson for Luongo rumors coming!!!????
- mikeinbuffalo

Throw in Gardiner and Lupul and you've got a deal.

Mike Augello: Franson Signs With S.E.L. Club
- mikeinbuffalo

Good to see Burke seems to have screwed this up too.

- So he wont sign long term contracts
- his drafting (from we've seen in the NHL) isn't that great.
- his free agent signings are ABSOLUTE HORRENDOUS
- The leafs haven't improved in the standings


But he has made some decent trades.

I'm having a hard time defending you Burke.

Kevin McGran ‏@kevin_mcgran
Update on RFA Cody Franson: His agent told me Franson CAN and WILL return to #Leafs if #Lockout ends and if Leafs/Franson sign contract

Throw in Gardiner and Lupul and you've got a deal.
- Scooby_Doo

I'll do that deal if you make it so that all the people on minimum wage in canada make $150 k a year like in your dream land

Great move. He's an RFA now and becomes UFA next year. Comes back to North America and signs with his hometown Canucks.
- Scooby_Doo

Thats not how that works. Typical nucklehead.

Kevin McGran ‏@kevin_mcgran
Update on RFA Cody Franson: His agent told me Franson CAN and WILL return to #Leafs if #Lockout ends and if Leafs/Franson sign contract
- p_zub

I hope he comes back. The kid always gets the puck through and on net from the point. Given and opportunity and with someone decent to stand in front of the net, you'll see his points totals rise

He didnt seem all that bad the games i watched him in, whats the problem, ice time?

Should be easy to replace.

I like Franson and would like to see him stay with the Leafs! That said, the kid seems to have attitude! You have to follow the program as a rookie, and the program is keep your mouth shut and earn your spot! Franson has an issue following this directive it seems!

IF Liles has his poop together this year I'd be fine with:

Phaneuf-Gunnar
Gardiner-Franson
Liles-Komisarek
Holzer

or flip Liles and Franson if need be. I was going to say this creates a noticeable defensive liability, but then again, so does every combination of these D.

I like Franson and would like to see him stay with the Leafs! That said, the kid seems to have attitude! You have to follow the program as a rookie, and the program is keep your mouth shut and earn your spot! Franson has an issue following this directive it seems!
- Bullot

Thats my thinking too. I understand you want to play, and thats fantastic, but go out and earn it by proving people wrong, not complaining about it.

I like Franson and would like to see him stay with the Leafs! That said, the kid seems to have attitude! You have to follow the program as a rookie, and the program is keep your mouth shut and earn your spot! Franson has an issue following this directive it seems!
- Bullot

Not a rookie so that point is moot, and he earned his ice. RW (frank)ed this up real good.

IF Liles has his poop together this year I'd be fine with:

Phaneuf-Gunnar
Gardiner-Franson
Liles-Komisarek
Holzer

or flip Liles and Franson if need be. I was going to say this creates a noticeable defensive liability, but then again, so does every combination of these D.
- markmark

Rather see Franson playing real games than just skating, so it's all good. He'll be back here or traded when the cockout is over

That'd be Rob Slaney, Mike.
John Slaney is 40 years old this year. Robert is 23.

Both are from Newfoundland and named Slaney, and played for Nashville, so I guess you were close.