Junkyard Dog Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Defenseman Cody Franson remains without a contract from the Toronto Maple Leafs and said Friday he might have to consider playing in Europe. "I honestly didn't believe it would come to this," Franson, a restricted free agent, told Sportsnet. Franson said he could return to Sweden, where he played 26 games for Brynas prior to the 2012-13 NHL season. "It's definitely something I might have to consider," Franson said after another skate with the Ryerson Rams. "Hopefully it doesn't come to that, but I was in Sweden last year, and it's not like I haven't been over there before. If it comes down to that, unfortunately, hopefully not, it's an option." The report said the Maple Leafs are offering a two-year contract worth about $5 million, but Franson, 26, is seeking a one-year deal so he can pursue a bigger raise next season when the NHL salary cap is expected to increase. General manager Dave Nonis told the network there is nothing new in the talks, and Randy Carlyleis coaching preseason games without Franson, who tied for sixth among NHL defensemen in scoring last season (29 points). "As a coach, we're just prepared to go with the players we have," Carlyle said. "I have no control over his decisions and where he's at, his contract. Obviously, we'd like the player here, but contractually he hasn't got an agreement in place, so as a coach, he doesn't even become part of your thought process. It's a cruel thing to say, but you move on without people." Forward Nazem Kadri also was a restricted free agent before signing a two-year contract reportedly worth $5.8 million on the eve of training camp. "I know he's a little frustrated; so is everybody because we just want him to be here," Kadri said. "We know we're a better team with him on it." Interesting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Damn I wish Booth was healthy to trade for just a draft pick. Then sign Franson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Wow, that sucks for him. Why doesn't a team like Florida or NYI offer sheet him like 2 million? He should be satisfied with that and if not then Toronto gets him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Nonis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Wow, that sucks for him. Why doesn't a team like Florida or NYI offer sheet him like 2 million? He should be satisfied with that and if not then Toronto gets him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
people please Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 He wants 3.5-4 million according to tsn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Colorado would make sense as someone who could be interested; their mishmash of defenders could surely use some skilled depth. If nothing else at least this top 4 should be an improvement on last year's and they'll have more depth in their back end (plus they've got cap space to sign him). Hejda - Franson Wilson - Johnson ______ - Barrie/ Elliott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Colorado would make sense as someone who could be interested; their mishmash of defenders could surely use some skilled depth. If nothing else at least this top 4 should be an improvement on last year's and they'll have more depth in their back end (plus they've got cap space to sign him). Hejda - Franson Wilson - Johnson ______ - Barrie/ Elliott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neversummer Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Suck it up princess, sign and play. You haven't proved anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Suck it up princess, sign and play. You haven't proved anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 He should go play for Brynas again. He can play with Rodin and Sweatt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Why don't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Rio Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Man this guy is stubborn. The issue is Tor want him on a 2 year deal he wants a 1 year...Almost as if he is worried he wont be able to remain consistent and good in 2 years so he wants to lock in a contract this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Toronto really screwed themselves with this one. Suck it up princess, sign and play. You haven't proved anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papayas Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Man this guy is stubborn. The issue is Tor want him on a 2 year deal he wants a 1 year...Almost as if he is worried he wont be able to remain consistent and good in 2 years so he wants to lock in a contract this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 How has no team signed him to an offer sheet yet? 4M for a 50 point, big physical defenceman is a steal. He would probably be a Norris candidate next season, that's nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 How has no team signed him to an offer sheet yet? 4M for a 50 point, big physical defenceman is a steal. He would probably be a Norris candidate next season, that's nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Suck it up princess, sign and play. You haven't proved anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I guess the TSN lackies haven't been able to intimidate Franson into a contract like they did with Kadri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobLoblaw Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Why don't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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