Franson didn't have to take anything. You sound bitter, Nonis did a hell of a job this off-season
Ranger, Raymond, Fraser, and Franson for 6 million combined LOL amazing.
2.9 for Bernier isn't bad at all.
I hope Rielly gets sent down, there is nothing wrong with him going back. There have been mistakes keeping prospects at the NHL level when they aren't ready, there has never been an issue with sending a prospect down an extra year. I'd rather stay conservative then buckle under the pressure from a good training camp. Send him down and watch him dominate and get huge minutes at the WJHC.
Pretty sure that Liles will just be demoted to gain the 900k of cap relief. If he's taken on waivers it would be a great and highly unlikely bonus.
To enter the season over the salary cap?
That plan's succeeded all right.
If they manage to trade Liles without retaining salary I'll retract my criticism but I can't say I'm enamoured with how Nonis has managed the cap thus far.
edit: Hopefully this means Reilly's going back west. I'm shocked and appalled so many are in favour of keeping him here, it's like they've never heard of Gary Nylund, Luke Richardson, Jim Benning, Bob McGill, Al Iafrate, Luke Schenn, etc.
RFA or UFA after this deal?
it will be a sad pathetic day for this organization when a player of Liles' ability and character is demoted to the AHL.. Brennan should be cut. Liles on the roster. Give him a chance to redeem himself
yup. Don't get me wrong i love this lineup and we'll be competing on a nightly basis. I would've rather paid Franson a bit more and kept him happy. There's no way he's coming back lol. What has Bernier proven to deserve $2.9M???
UFA
Phaneuf
Ranger
Fraser
RFA
Franson
Gardiner
Signed
Liles
Gunnarsson
Holzer
All the kids
On Wednesday, Nonis had told the National Post that the ball was essentially in Franson’s court. The defenceman had been told that the Leafs were standing firm in terms of the amount they were willing — and able — to give under the salary cap. And now, it was Franson’s decision whether to take a discounted deal or risk missing regular season games.
In the end, Franson chose to play for less money today and hope that his play lands him a bigger payday at this time next year.
“He knows where we’re at,” Nonis said on Wednesday. “It will be up to him to decide to play.”
The Leafs had initially refused a one-year contract for Franson, because it means his contract would expire at the same time as forwards Phil Kessel, Dave Bolland, Nikolai Kulemin, Jay McClement, Mayson Raymond and defencemen Dion Phaneuf, Mark Fraser, Jake Gardiner and Paul Ranger in 2014.
Franson’s contract is still not without complications. According to capgeek.com, the Leafs are now US$1-million over the salary cap. But that is with 24 players on the roster. It is believed that the team will send one or more players to the minors before the season begins to get within the allotted amount.
Even then, a trade might have to be made to free up space moving forward.
The 26-year-old Franson was one of the league’s most productive offensive defencemen last season, finishing in the top-10 with 25 points. The only right-handed shot on the Leafs defence, he is most valuable on the power play where he scored three of his four goals and 10 of his 25 assists.
UFA
Phaneuf
Ranger
Fraser
RFA
Franson
Gardiner
Signed
Liles
Gunnarsson
Holzer
All the kids
it will be a sad pathetic day for this organization when a player of Liles' ability and character is demoted to the AHL.. Brennan should be cut. Liles on the roster. Give him a chance to redeem himself
Lol. Nonis got lucky. They mismanaged the cap poorly. Anyone who says otherwise needs the goggles removed. Gave a massive deal to Clarkson. $2.9m to Bernier plus $500k retained.
Franson had no choice but to take this deal. All this will do however is leave a bitter taste in his mouth. He's not coming back as a Leaf after this season
Anyone else now think it'd be wise to keep Liles until the Trade deadline and hopefully he plays better towards then? His value is at his lowest, don't see much of a point trading him right now since cap isn't an issue anymore thank god.
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#Leafs will sign Cody Franson. One year, 2 mil dollar deal set to be announced. Big paycut gets him to UFA. Wants to play, clearly.
Lol. Nonis got lucky. They mismanaged the cap poorly. Anyone who says otherwise needs the goggles removed. Gave a massive deal to Clarkson. $2.9m to Bernier plus $500k retained.
Franson had no choice but to take this deal. All this will do however is leave a bitter taste in his mouth. He's not coming back as a Leaf after this season
it will be a sad pathetic day for this organization when a player of Liles' ability and character is demoted to the AHL.. Brennan should be cut. Liles on the roster. Give him a chance to redeem himself