i heard him on McCown's show yesterday. he had some interesting comments about Kessel as a teammate.
- DoubleDown

Gonzo who scored 9 whole goals as a Leaf? What rock has he been living under? Why would someone interview him and why would people listen to that?

Colby nose hockey

he should have his own segment

1st of all, I did not see that part of Landsberg you are referrign to.

2nd of all, it would be quite something to have your #3 d-man taking up a 7million capspace, wouldn't you think?

It's clear that Rielly + new 'marquee d-man' would be top pair.
Phaneuf on 2nd line at 7million is quite hefty.
- MaximusAurelius

What did he say?
- Woderwick

maybe i'll PM you because the pro-Kessel crowd in here will go ape poop

The GA is scary but I think thats more because he was mis-paired with a like-minded offense-first defenseman

Franson compared with other defensemen:
http://public.tableau.com...GR8G32?:display_count=yes

Dion's:
http://public.tableau.com...PTXZ6X?:display_count=yes

Note impact on linemate's corsi

Dion's is negative, Franson's is generally positive. Franson gets bottom pairing minutes yet top pairing points.

maybe i'll PM you because the pro-Kessel crowd in here will go ape poop
- DoubleDown

I would like to hear as well.
I'm not pro or against Kessel though

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

hahahahahha.....deep breath....hhahaha

Franson... high profile?!?

Gonzo who scored 9 whole goals as a Leaf? What rock has he been living under? Why would someone interview him and why would people listen to that?

Colby nose hockey

he should have his own segment
- poohcrumbs

A) i've heard him on radio before and seen him on TV. he's actually a really funny, engaging personality. Jonathan Toews and Sidney Crosby are amazing hockey players. i wouldn't listen to an interview with those two dead moths if you YOU paid ME.

B) his lack of production is irrelevant. he offers a firsthand account of Kessel as a teammate. he had positives and negatives to say, basically confirming what 95% of people think about him.

maybe i'll PM you because the pro-Kessel crowd in here will go ape poop
- DoubleDown

So they'll take it out on Colby...you got nothing to do with what that ugly bastard said.

hahahahahha.....deep breath....hhahaha

Franson... high profile?!?
- markmark

Anyone who plays for the Leafs is high profile

maybe i'll PM you because the pro-Kessel crowd in here will go ape poop
- DoubleDown

Ya right, you 2 just dont want to admit that you make up 3/4 of the Colby Nose Hockey fan club. Go have a sword fight

All that matters to me is Shanahunterbas agree that Franson is steaming poop and are staying far away.

Anyone who plays for the Leafs is high profile
- twiztedmike

Yeah...you got that right.

Bozak - #1 center...(frank) me.

He scored 2 goals in game 7 and managed to finish the game with a -2
- Pecafan Fan

So he was on for 3 and bagged one on the PP. Wasn't on for goals 3 or 4, the ones that mattered most. Still led in ice time, scored goals and had a great playoff. Franson has his negatives, but played fairly well with more responsibility...

A) i've heard him on radio before and seen him on TV. he's actually a really funny, engaging personality. Jonathan Toews and Sidney Crosby are amazing hockey players. i wouldn't listen to an interview with those two dead moths if you YOU paid ME.

B) his lack of production is irrelevant. he offers a firsthand account of Kessel as a teammate. he had positives and negatives to say, basically confirming what 95% of people think about him.
- DoubleDown

so you're saying not only are you a member but your also the President?

All that matters to me is Shanahunterbas agree that Franson is steaming poop and are staying far away.


- mcleafs

Just waiting to sign Franson until the Phaneuf to Dallas/Anaheim/LA trade is confirmed.

I still can't believe we traded David Clarkson....

Someone's opinion who I value tweeted this, great news Leafers!!!

Scott Wheeler ‏@scottcwheeler 15h15 hours ago
Trio of Puljujarvi/Matthews/Chychrun trumps Ekblad/Reinhart/Draisaitl but not as strong as this year’s top end.

Ya right, you 2 just dont want to admit that you make up 3/4 of the Colby Nose Hockey fan club. Go have a sword fight
- poohcrumbs

i think you're taking this a bit too far

I still can't believe we traded David Clarkson....

Someone's opinion who I value tweeted this, great news Leafers!!!

Scott Wheeler ‏@scottcwheeler 15h15 hours ago
Trio of Puljujarvi/Matthews/Chychrun trumps Ekblad/Reinhart/Draisaitl but not as strong as this year’s top end.
- steve362

McDavid, Eichel, Strome...

i think you're taking this a bit too far
- DoubleDown

You were right - send me a pm DD if you don't mind.

McDavid, Eichel, Strome...
- Woderwick

I think it's more so to do with McDavid/Eichel than Strome...

i think you're taking this a bit too far
- DoubleDown

The Leafs bought out Armstrong because he sucked so bad...bought him out paid him to NOT play for them (not like he did anyways because hes a china doll who always was hurt and not in the line up)

I think it's more so to do with McDavid/Eichel than Strome...
- steve362

Strome will be interesting. More risk involved in that pick, but the pay off could be big. ...or not.

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

Don't buy it. Why did franson suck so much after leaving to? He couldn't stay in the lineup for a playoff team and his production completely disappeared.

The Leafs bought out Armstrong because he sucked so bad...bought him out paid him to NOT play for them (not like he did anyways because hes a china doll who always was hurt and not in the line up)
- poohcrumbs

Not sure what this has to do with anything.

So he was on for 3 and bagged one on the PP. Wasn't on for goals 3 or 4, the ones that mattered most. Still led in ice time, scored goals and had a great playoff. Franson has his negatives, but played fairly well with more responsibility...
- aminnes

In a game 7, they all matter.