Confirmed with Link: [NSH/TOR] Franson and Santorelli for Leipsic, Jokinen, 2015 1st

[Top 6 Spaling]

I will be much more ok with this is we can re-sign one/both at a solid price.

 

[Dave is a killer]

franson will be paid well wherever he signs. The one thing the guy has not done is have a chance to play for a cup contender. So would he take a discount for that, not to mention returning to the team that brought him into the nhl. Right now it is all hf speculation. It will be good to see the first interview with the guy it will speak volumes. And you can bet the topic of resigning will come up before he steps on the ice

 

[Montross]

This is a combination go for it move along with insurance against a defenseman injury during the playoffs. I have no problem with the pieces we moved, although I thought on his own Franson would be worth no more than a second. The increased price I suspect is for taking oj off our hands. We didn't give up anything we are going to miss in the next three or four years. And I would not say we have to win the cup or else this is a bad deal. I don't know if there was a better deal out there or not but making this kind of deal this year is a good thing.

I just don't see the point. I don't see the need for Franson or Santo on this team. It's not like this team is terrible on D. They are sitting at 2nd in the LEAGUE. Is this team remarkably better today than yesterday? I say no. And now we are down a first round pick and a good prospect for it.

I don't mind Poile going for it. I don't agree that this is what was needed. Time will tell I guess.

 

[Montross]

I will be much more ok with this is we can re-sign one/both at a solid price.

They will re-sign neither IMO. This is a rental situation for Stanley or Bust.

 

[Byrddog]

Thanks for that just another positive. The guy holds no ill feelings of being moved to rid that ugly Lombardi cap that's a good thing.

 

[PerdFan]

This is a combination go for it move along with insurance against a defenseman injury during the playoffs. I have no problem with the pieces we moved, although I thought on his own Franson would be worth no more than a second. The increased price I suspect is for taking oj off our hands. We didn't give up anything we are going to miss in the next three or four years. And I would not say we have to win the cup or else this is a bad deal. I don't know if there was a better deal out there or not but making this kind of deal this year is a good thing.

And keeping Franson away from the Ducks ( & the rest of the west) is a small but fortunate side-effect of this deal.

 

[PeterLax]

I like this deal solely so we don't have to see anymore of Bitetto, and soon enough, Volchenkov.

 

[Dave is a killer]

And keeping Franson away from the Ducks ( & the rest of the west) is a small but fortunate side-effect of this deal.

Unless he's improved immensely with his foot speed, everyone in the blogosphere and social media have the right to question this deal.

 

[Paranoid Android]

Love reading this. Off ice, Franson has always been a class act and just a generally well liked guy.

 

[Enoch]

Franson goal in the playoffs against the Ducks is one of my top 5 Preds moments.

 

[Infinite Jest]

Unless he's improved immensely with his foot speed, everyone in the blogosphere and social media have the right to question this deal.

You can't question his play this year, he's played top pairing against top competition on a bad team and done quite well.

 

[Infinite Jest]

Franson goal in the playoffs against the Ducks is one of my top 5 Preds moments.

Franson's pass, Weber's goal.

 

[LCPreds]

Will Franson be back in town tonight? Ready to play some cards with him again.

The only thing of value I think we have up is the 1st. I like OJ but he wasn't doing much for us. Leipsic would likely not be great in the NHL and if I'm wrong it is sti years away. (For his sake I do hope I'm wrong). So what we did lose was the first. And with that we likely lost the chance to make a huge name move but I'm ok with that.

In the end I think we're better now than we were yesterday assuming these guys mesh with the rest of the locker room. And if we bring home the Cup no one is going to care what we paid today.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

From Nashville's point of view, I like this trade for them for this year. They are going for it. Santorelli will fit in like a glove for them. And Franson rejoins Weber and Nashville.

Deal is a fair deal of 2 teams on much different paths. Win-win.

The only thing I would have asked for was a conditional pick if Nashville won the cup.

Goodluck guys, I like the way the Preds play the game.

 

[TootooTrain]

What's good about this is that you're not dealing with a player that has to learn the vibe of the city, or build friendships cold turkey. He's been here, he knows a few guys. Always a gamble bringing in someone at the TD because you don't know how they'll mesh with the team. This is one I don't think you have to worry about. Santo is like an amoeba. Plays the same style no matter who he's with.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

I will be much more ok with this is we can re-sign one/both at a solid price.

I'm not sure that we really want to extend either. Santorelli is a capable enough tweener, but keeping him continues the glut of bottom 6 forwards and prevents any movement up from the prospect/AHL group. Franson is rumored to be asking for ~$5M+ a season, which is way too much for what he brings and for the role he'd play on this team. Bring that down to the $3.5M-$4M range (doubtful), and I'd feel better about it.

 

[Highlander23]

Good luck guys, i really hope you win the cup this time !!

 

[Privy]

Honestly not upset over losing Leipsic. Franson gives us the best defense in the NHL and Santo should help with our depth scoring issues. It's a good trade, just underwhelming at the moment. I think Poile just brought back two players he never wanted to trade away in the first place.

 

[Swervin81]

Leaf fan here. You guys'll love both players. Franson will be in a perfect situation there and is a lot more physical and conscious of using his body than he was in Nashville his 1st stint. Plus, he still has that killer wrister as always. Oh, and Santa is a much better player than he was in his first stint with you guys. Heat and soul guy, works his ass off, and is extremely versatile and can play anywhere you want him, practically.

Best of luck to you guys. While part of me wants that 1st to be in the low 20's/high teens, another much bigger part wants me to see you guys and Franson and Santa go far

 

[Drake744]

Honestly not upset over losing Leipsic. Franson gives us the best defense in the NHL and Santo should help with our depth scoring issues. It's a good trade, just underwhelming at the moment. I think Poile just brought back two players he never wanted to trade away in the first place.

Or in Santorelli's case, a player that will get a fair shake with the current coaching staff.

 

[Cashville]

I loved Franson when he was here; happy to get him back

 

[Giuseppe Sallo]

You guys will love Santa, a hard worker. Though Franson has a tendency to make dumb plays. Good luck in the playoffs!

 

[TootooTrain]

It's like people forget that Santo was drafted and played for the preds aswell. Granted, he didn't really find his niche for a few seasons.

 

[preds1]

Probably the top defense in the league, top to bottom.
Bartley and Volch as reserves when Ellis gets back.

Can't say I'm upset.

 

[Jonesey]

Excited to see Franson back.

I guess the Kessel to Nashville train has sailed now.