Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli have been traded to the Nashville Predators for a 2015 First round draft pick and forwards Ollie Jokinen and Brendan Leipsic.
Franson and Santorelli are both U.F.A.s at the end of this year. As such they are essentially rental players for the Predators which will be making an attempt to go deep into the playoffs. Franson and Santorelli will provided extra depth and strength from a defensive end as Nashville makes that punch.
It has long been rumoured that Franson and the Leafs were having trouble coming to an agreement on salary. This is unfortunate and as a result we see Franson moved. Both players had strong seasons with the Leafs this year and hopefully there will be a chance to sign either of them in the off season.
In return the Leafs receive a First Round draft pick in 2015. This is likely to be in the 25-30 spot but it is still a decent pick considering Franson and Santorelli may not even sign with Nashville when the season is over.
The Leafs also receive veteran centre man Ollie Jokinen. At 37 years of age Jokinen will provide a veteran presence for the Leafs down the road. He has had troubled scoring as of late but was at one time a very talented player. He still holds the record for the most points as a Florida Panther. I like this player and have watched him play for at least 5 or 6 different NHL teams over his career. I think he can still contribute in the NHL.
Brendan Leipsic is a prospect originally from Winnipeg. He will be immediately assigned to the Toronto Marlies. Considered to be a smaller forward it is said that he has some skill and the determination to make it in the big show. At 20 yrs of age it will be some time before we see the results of this acquisition.
Franson and Santorelli are both U.F.A.s at the end of this year. As such they are essentially rental players for the Predators which will be making an attempt to go deep into the playoffs. Franson and Santorelli will provided extra depth and strength from a defensive end as Nashville makes that punch.
It has long been rumoured that Franson and the Leafs were having trouble coming to an agreement on salary. This is unfortunate and as a result we see Franson moved. Both players had strong seasons with the Leafs this year and hopefully there will be a chance to sign either of them in the off season.
In return the Leafs receive a First Round draft pick in 2015. This is likely to be in the 25-30 spot but it is still a decent pick considering Franson and Santorelli may not even sign with Nashville when the season is over.
The Leafs also receive veteran centre man Ollie Jokinen. At 37 years of age Jokinen will provide a veteran presence for the Leafs down the road. He has had troubled scoring as of late but was at one time a very talented player. He still holds the record for the most points as a Florida Panther. I like this player and have watched him play for at least 5 or 6 different NHL teams over his career. I think he can still contribute in the NHL.
Brendan Leipsic is a prospect originally from Winnipeg. He will be immediately assigned to the Toronto Marlies. Considered to be a smaller forward it is said that he has some skill and the determination to make it in the big show. At 20 yrs of age it will be some time before we see the results of this acquisition.
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