Not quite enough but it's close-ish.
I like Gudbranson but I don't see him being a top pairing defender in his prime. His 2-way game isn't good enough. Very Luke Schenn-esque without the cement feet.
It's official! Franson and Santa to the Preds for a 1st round pick, Jokinen, Leipsic!
We got a great return. Leipsic is an amazing player. Jokinen can return more assets at the TDL. Then that 1st. Let's go!
It's official! Franson and Santa to the Preds for a 1st round pick, Jokinen, Leipsic!
I like the deal, hopefully we can flip Olli for a late pick as well. He's on an expiring contract, and had a decent season last year with WPG, so I can see a team taking a flyer on him.
I think the other trades we might see, in order of likelihood are: Winnik, Reimer, Bozak, and Lupul. Returns would probably be around: 3rd, 3rd, 1st, 2nd, IMO.
It'll be nice going into the draft with some extra picks, I'm going to have to start following some of the prospects who will be picked in the range of Nashville's pick.
Are you being serious? Who the hell is this guy Leipsic?
I'm meh on it so far. Franson = 1st, got it, but why Santo for Leipsic & Jokinen? Seems low. Saw the stats on Leipsic - centre, former 3rd round pick, 35 pts in 47 games as a 20 year old rookie in the AHL. Not bad, based on assists looks like a setup guy. But still... I mean, guess our scouts really liked the guy.
20 years old, small, but aggressive. C/LW. Has the same number of points as Connor Brown. He's pretty good if you look him up. Definitely good for a prospect that came along with a 1st and another UFA for 2 rentals.
You have NO idea how happy that would make me if that happens soon... Please... please...
Leipsic has speed to burn, and despite his size actually works along the boards and competes hard. Nothing wrong with bringing him back for Santorelli honestly. If we get a 2nd/3rd for Santo it may have turned into nothing at all. At least we Leipsic we've got a better idea of what he may be at the pro level.
It is Cox so take it with a grain of salt but yeah would love to get one of WPG's 1st's for Bozak.
It is Cox so take it with a grain of salt but yeah would love to get one of WPG's 1st's for Bozak.
He's the one that was saying Nashville had a lot of interest in Franson. Dreger as well. Both have said that Bozak is getting interest from other teams...
So I think the smoke is real.
Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie 51s51 seconds ago
Some scouts peg Leipsic as potential 3rd/4th liner tho some say he's not a lock to play regularly. 7-28-35 in 47 AHL games this season.
.... still just not sure why we didn't opt for the 2nd rounder. Guess maybe Nonis didn't think he could get another 1st from a different team for Franson....
It's good to hear that he's a grit and hustle guy - love that. But as decent of a prospect as Leipsic is, wouldn't a 2nd round pick in a deep draft just be better for Santo?
It really bolsters the Marlies as well. I really hope they can go on a run to make the playoffs after such a bad start.
You have NO idea how happy that would make me if that happens soon... Please... please...
You have NO idea how happy that would make me if that happens soon... Please... please...