Sharks 2015 Offseason Talk: Rumors, Trades, Signings, Proposals. Part XI

[Gene Parmesan]

That's an interesting comment. What do you mean by that? Are you saying that Franson benefits from playing on a team with low expectations?

I figured that he made the mistake of asking for too much at the start of free agency, and now, teams don't have that much cap space available.

I guess. He looked decent on poorly coached Toronto teams but went belly up with Nashville, a team that plays a structured system. Not once but twice under two different coaching staffs.

 

[KirbyDots]

I guess. He looked decent on poorly coached Toronto teams but went belly up with Nashville, a team that plays a structured system. Not once but twice under two different coaching staffs.

This was my take on the situation as well. His poor play in Nashville has made teams hesitant to give him the big money and term he wants. I can see him signing a one of two year prove it deal sometime before camps start.

 

[magic school bus]

This D isn't close to 08-09. We had what, three 40 point scorers back there? and even Vlasic could score back then.

 

[HughJazz3dg]

Wishing you guys luck. I am way more optimistic for your team than you are it seems.

I'm telling you, Pete Deboer was a good pick up. The man can be a tactical genius at times. One of the main reasons why the Devils were at all relevant since Parise left.

 

[OrrNumber4]

The Sharks have plenty of D-men who can move the puck well. But the Sharks need someone with some offensive pop in the opponent's zone...only Burns really fits that bill. The Sharks need such a D-man for the 2nd PP unit alone.

Franson isn't that defenseman. He has his weaknesses when the puck is in his own zone, and he's prone to handling the puck poorly under pressure. On a cheap contract, I would like to get him and then move someone like Braun or Dillon for a significant defensive upgrade (or even up front!).

 

[Gene Parmesan]

And he's a terrible skater.

 

[Gilligans Island]

The Sharks have plenty of D-men who can move the puck well. But the Sharks need someone with some offensive pop in the opponent's zone...only Burns really fits that bill. The Sharks need such a D-man for the 2nd PP unit alone.

Franson isn't that defenseman. He has his weaknesses when the puck is in his own zone, and he's prone to handling the puck poorly under pressure. On a cheap contract, I would like to get him and then move someone like Braun or Dillon for a significant defensive upgrade (or even up front!).

Let's say we sign Franson. Wonder what a package of Dillon + say, Karlsson or another young forward get us. An offensive RH dman?

 

[hohosaregood]

Let's say we sign Franson. Wonder what a package of Dillon + say, Karlsson or another young forward get us. An offensive RH dman?

If we're signing Franson, it's probably more prudent just to run with that and leave Mueller in the AHL.

 

[sharski]

Missing the playoffs makes the offseason seem to take forever

Holy crap

 

[do0glas]

Franson is not very good. Maybe if he can be had for a 1 year 1 mill but otherwise I'd stay away.

 

[Gilligans Island]

Franson is not very good. Maybe if he can be had for a 1 year 1 mill but otherwise I'd stay away.

I agree - $2M max for me. 1 yr, maybe 2 yrs. I just don't know if I like Tennyson only in that 3rd RD slot. I'd like some competition there.

 

[Timos Death Stare]

having Joe Thornton in the top 6 automatically makes them top 15.

No it doesn't lol. They finished 22nd in the league last year.

 

[OrrNumber4]

I agree - $2M max for me. 1 yr, maybe 2 yrs. I just don't know if I like Tennyson only in that 3rd RD slot. I'd like some competition there.

Franson is not very good. Maybe if he can be had for a 1 year 1 mill but otherwise I'd stay away.

Not Franson's biggest fan, but I think he'd be great at 2 million/year! Understandably, the market might force him to take a contract like that, but he is definitely underpaid at that number.

Right now, I'd prefer him on the ice over Dillon, and maybe even Braun; both are making more than 2 million/year.

No it doesn't lol. They finished 22nd in the league last year.

I don't think he was being serious. Just trying to stir the pot.

 

[thasanjoseshawksdood*]

Wishing you guys luck. I am way more optimistic for your team than you are it seems.

I'm telling you, Pete Deboer was a good pick up. The man can be a tactical genius at times. One of the main reasons why the Devils were at all relevant since Parise left.

Thanks men. I think he is too and itll be interesting to see what he does.

 

[tahoesharksfan]

Missing the playoffs makes the offseason seem to take forever

Holy crap

Only five more weeks!!

 

[Hold the Pickles]

Only five more weeks!!

somehow, that makes it seem longer.

 

[The Ice Hockey Dude]

Only five more weeks!!

have no fear, training camp is almost here...

 

[Bizz]

No it doesn't lol. They finished 22nd in the league last year.

the top 6 forward group = the entire team now?

 

[hohosaregood]

the top 6 forward group = the entire team now?

I figured that was common knowledge by now but yes.

 

[Timos Death Stare]

the top 6 forward group = the entire team now?

Did you see what I was quoting? My comment stands unless you were being sarcastic!

 

[Gilligans Island]

Supposedly, Kopitar and the Kings aren't close.

If he gets to UFA, should DW go after him? What's he worth? Tempting if around a 5 or 6 year deal.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Supposedly, Kopitar and the Kings aren't close.

If he gets to UFA, should DW go after him? What's he worth? Tempting if around a 5 or 6 year deal.

I'd do 7 years, max out at 70 mil for Kopitar if he gets to UFA.

 

[pappaf2]

I'd do 7 years, max out at 70 mil for Kopitar if he gets to UFA.

Plus all the brains he can eat!

 

[Bowie22]

Plus all the brains he can eat!

What you did there...I see.

 

[hohosaregood]

Heh. I wonder how LA fans would feel about Kopitar signing with San Jose. I'm imagining a lot of disowning and devaluing.