Vrienzy Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 SportsCentre @SportsCentre 3m3 minutes ago #TradeCentre: @MapleLeafs deal Franson, Santorelli to @PredsNHL. Full details: http://www.tsn.ca/1.208088 Wow, more big moves happening early 1st, Leipsic and Olli Jokinen going back to the Leafs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 theScore @theScore 5m 5 minutes ago BREAKING: Leafs trade Franson and Santorelli to Predators for Jokinen, 1st-round pick. http://thesco.re/1Dd1sV4 Nick Kypreos @RealKyper 9m 9 minutes ago #Leafs #Preds trade done. Franson Santorelli on way to Nash. Leafs expected to get a 1st round pick and Jokenin back. TSN Radio Vancouver @TSN1040 7m 7 minutes ago The #MapleLeafs move Cody Franson & Mike Santorelli to the #Predators for a 1st round pick in the 2015 Draft, Brendan Leipsic & Olli Jokinen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Sitting atop the NHL standings, the Nashville Predators made a major trade on Sunday to solidify their lineup and make a strong push for the Stanley Cup. The 2015 NHL Trade Deadline isn’t until March 2, but that doesn’t mean the Predators are remaining silent in the meantime. Nashville General Manager David Poile acquired two former members of the Predators organization, defenseman Cody Franson and forward Mike Santorelliof the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Olli Jokinen, prospect Brendan Leipsic and a 2015 first-round draft choice. In a moment, the GM was able to make a championship-contending team even more dynamic and he did it without giving any major pieces on a Preds team that is primed for a deep playoff run. http://predators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=753451 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Good god. Shea Weber has his buddy back, he's going to be happy about that; and they add another BC Boy in Santorelli... Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Does anyone remember what they sold Franson for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Nashville has a nasty d-core Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Does anyone remember what they sold Franson for? On July 3, 2011, Franson and Matthew Lombardi were traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Brett Lebda and Robert Slaney.[7] A fart in the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 And so it begins.... Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced Sunday that the team has acquired defenseman Cody Franson and forward Mike Santorelli from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Nashville’s first-round selection in the 2015 Draft, and forwards Brendan Leipsic and Olli Jokinen. “In preparation for the 2015 playoff run, our goal was to add a veteran defenseman who could play in all situations and a proven forward who could move up and down lineup based on the situation,” Poile said. “We were fortunate to do this in the same transaction with players who are in the prime of their careers more than two weeks before the Trade Deadline in order to give them more time to contribute and gel with their teammates. “Both Cody and Mike were drafted, developed and began their NHL careers here. They know our organization and still have former teammates and friends on the roster. We are fully confident that they will seamlessly fit into our team. Franson, 27 (8/8/87), was selected by the Predators 78th overall (third round) in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft and was a member of the 2010-11 Nashville club along with current Preds Shea Weber, Colin Wilson, Mike Fisher and Pekka Rinne, that won the first playoff series in franchise history. “Cody brings size, offensive ability and the capacity to play in all situations to our lineup,” Poile said. “He is the perfect component to round out our defensive corps and give us eight proven NHL defensemen.” Santorelli, 29 (12/14/85), was selected 178th overall (sixth round) in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, 80 picks and two rounds before the Predators selected Rinne. The 6-0, 190-pound forward posted a 20-goal, 41-point season with the Florida Panthers in 2010-11, and has 29 points (11g-18a) and a +7 rating in 57 games for Toronto in 2014-15. “Mike is a versatile player that can move up and down the lineup based on the situation,” Poile said. “He has fantastic speed, is excellent in the face-off circle, and can play all three forward positions if called upon. He is an excellent complement to our existing group of forwards.” This is a huge step for the Predators who hope to do some damage in this years playoffs! http://www.hockeyfeed.com/trade-four-players-pick-dealt-morning/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Poile you traded Franson to Toronto for Brett Lebda and let santo walk for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Preds just flying under the radar. Franson and Santo gonna be huge for their playoff push. Props to Nashville, they have an unbelievable team and I have them as favourites in the West. Good for TO as well. Kick starting the rebuild, get a 1st for Franson when they acquired him for like a 5th or something lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaner Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 The Preds easily win this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lui's Knob Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Santo is meh but preds d core is best in the league. Weber Josi jones ekholm Franson? Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 good return for 2 pending ufa's. one of which probably just goes to the highest bidder as a ufa. so franson is nothing more than a rental i would think. 4 solid rhd on their team now weber jones franson ellis Santorelli if he does well will probably be retained he wants some stability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I expected TO to get a 1st and prospect for Franson alone, and another 2nd or prospect for Santo. Seems they sold for less. Then again, rental prices were extraordinarily low last year at the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Nothing coming back to the Laffs but a top 28 pick Jokinen($2.5M) is UFA next season and Liepsic is a small 5'9" fwd in the "Dub" in Portland I thought Franson and Santo would draw much more Poille must have thrown in a box of donuts to Nonis to swing the deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beni Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 This move should really help their playoff run. They should be great to watch in the playoffs this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Santo is meh but preds d core is best in the league. Weber Josi jones ekholm Franson? Wow Santo's one of the best depth players in the league. Guy is capable of doing a lot and plays pretty much every forward position. Underrated player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl's Jn Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 so what are the canucks doing? once again no big trades ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 so what are the canucks doing? once again no big trades ... Relax, we're retooling. On a side note: @TSNBobMcKenzie: TOR had to take Olli Jokinen's contract back to help even out $ for NSH. TOR will now try to move Jokinen so full return yet to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalCanuckFan Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 The rich get richer. The Predators have a very deep D-core with Franson. Santo is no slouch either - he's not going to be a superstar but he was a solid player when he was here and has played well in TO also. He's a reasonable 3rd line option over Calle Jarnkrok, is a good faceoff man and is versatile enough to play wing in a pinch, up and down the line-up to boot. Nashville's 1st rounder is the real "prize" for TO imo. Everyone keeps talking about how this is a deep draft year so even if Nashville wins the cup, the 1st rounder should still hold quite a bit of value. I don't know much about Leipsic though. Will be interesting to see if TO can trade Jokinen... I can't see him having much value at this point in his career and with his performance this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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