Rumor: The Habs would have acquired Franson for Gorges

[WestIslander]

I am not happy about this, Gorges in Toronto for Franson? I would of loved to see Franson in Montreal playing with Tinordi, both over 6'5" tall

http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/06/30/montreal-canadiens-trying-move-josh-gorges/

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[overlords]

lol.


franson is ****ing awful.

 

[Le Tricolore]

I thought Franson was okay in Nashville, but he really hasn't looked good in Toronto. Maybe he was being sheltered in Nashville. Maybe I only saw him play a few times and he played well in those games.

Either way, I don't want him on the Canadiens.

 

[JLP]

If true Gilbert was Plan B?

 

[Dominator13]

A 2nd and Gilbert >>>>> Cody Franson.

 

[OldCraig71]

Old news.

 

[Sterling Archer]

I'd rather have Gilbert than Franson. Now we have Gilbert AND a buffalo second which equates to a high first. Maybe draft another Pacioretty ;-)

 

[Richiebottles]

SOOO glad that we got the Pick instead.

We would have gotten Franson instead of Gilbert + 2nd.

 

[Natey]

Glad the trade didn't happen then.

Franson isn't as bad as some people say, but he's definitely not good either.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

...I was a Franson fan...wanted us to make an offer last year for him to put on our 3rd pairing/2nd PP...then I watched him completely bag last year...thank the Hockey Gods Josh blocked that one last shot for us...

 

[V13]

Gilbert + 2nd + cap space >>> Franson. Gardiner would have been a more interesting option imho

 

[Habaneros]

ACTUALLY IT WAS for 2 PLAYERS AND A PICK..but glad Josh spurred the Leafs.....we can use his 2nd on someone else in a trade etc...we got Gilbert and a 2nd for Josh....saved cap which might come on handy for another new player etc.

 

[mattyboy]

Would have**

 

[sheed36]

ACTUALLY IT WAS 2 PLAYERS AND A PICK..but glad Josh spurred the Leafs.....we can use his 2nd on someone else in a trade etc...we got Gilbert and a 2nd for Josh....

Where did you hear that?

 

[Hannibal]

I'd rather have Gilbert than Franson. Now we have Gilbert AND a buffalo second which equates to a high first. Maybe draft another Pacioretty ;-)

It's minnesota's pick and it's a 2016.

 

[Monctonscout]

A 2nd and Gilbert >>>>> Cody Franson.

I agree. Franson is a younger version of Gilbert. I prefer adding the 2nd rounder, solid asset.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

Well thank you Josh for saying NO

 

[CrAzYNiNe]

Where did you hear that?

It was said somewhere, whether fabrication or not, that it was Gardiner and Gauthier for Gorges and a pick. But again, fabrication? wishful thinking? you pick.

 

[sheed36]

It was said somewhere, whether fabrication or not, that it was Gardiner and Gauthier for Gorges and a pick. But again, fabrication? wishful thinking? you pick.

All I saw was Bob McKenzie saying the player was Franson coming back from the Leafs for Gorges.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Is josh gorges the greatest defenseman in Habs history?

 

[CHarlie]

Well Bergevin and company must of thought he would fit in well........so I am a little worried cause I haven't heard anything positive about Franson at all......what does this mean?

 

[WestIslander]

Make no mistake, the LEAFS have been one of the worst teams in the league since Franson came on board, I personally think Franson is way better than Gorges, I never liked Gorges, too much RAH, RAH, RAH and over rated like crazy!!! He was basically a through in, in the Rivet deal.

 

[Cubebrick]

Gilbert + 2nd + cap space >>> Franson. Gardiner would have been a more interesting option imho

I agree with this. Not sure the Leafs would've traded Gardiner for Gorges though. And while Franson is a good asset on a PP, he's actually horrible defensively.

I believe we dodged a bullet if this is true.

 

[CHarlie]

I compare stats and you really got to like what Franson brings.....79gms 33pts 282hits and a lousy -20. He also had 6pts in 7 playoff games....not too shabby.

 

[CupInSIX]

I'm angry that if it weren't for Gorges saving us from making a mistake, we wood of had a worse summer.