Random rumours

[TML fan]

$2.7 mil seems like a reasonable number for Franson to me. He's a bottom pairing, PP specialist who can MAYBE slide into the top 4. Can't go nuts with guys like that. Definitely can't pay him more than a guy who just won the Norris.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

I'm starting to wonder if somebody claims Grabovski, to keep him away from Detroit? I wouldn't have thought that, but with the demand for centers, some teams may think that they can't compete with another team and just do it to get him there.

Thoughts?

 

[Bullfrog]

Doubtful Grabovski gets claimed. $6M in salary due this year and next, $5M after that. Teams that want him will wait until he's bought out then try to get him for a lower hit, probably in the $4M+range.

 

[Deebo]

Nick Kypreos @RealKyper
Early indication this morn is Alfredsson #Senators doesn't look very good at all and a real possibly he may move. #RedWings frontrunners

A number of reports on twitter say he's informed the Sens he's moving on. Most common rumours are to Wings or Bruins. I'm kind of surprised.

Yes, sounds like he's leaving for sure.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

Doubtful Grabovski gets claimed. $6M in salary due this year and next, $5M after that. Teams that want him will wait until he's bought out then try to get him for a lower hit, probably in the $4M+range.

That's what I originally thought, but with so many apparently interested, he might get claimed if the team thinks that they don't have a chance otherwise.

 

[Zee]

I'm starting to wonder if somebody claims Grabovski, to keep him away from Detroit? I wouldn't have thought that, but with the demand for centers, some teams may think that they can't compete with another team and just do it to get him there.

Thoughts?

0 chance of that.  But if he gets claimed that means the Leafs didn't use their 2nd compliance buyout?  LOL that would be funny.

 

[Kin]

I'm starting to wonder if somebody claims Grabovski, to keep him away from Detroit? I wouldn't have thought that, but with the demand for centers, some teams may think that they can't compete with another team and just do it to get him there.

Thoughts?

I think that unless that team was on Grabo's no trade list they'd have traded for him if that sort of thinking was there.

 

[Corn Flake]

I'm starting to wonder if somebody claims Grabovski, to keep him away from Detroit? I wouldn't have thought that, but with the demand for centers, some teams may think that they can't compete with another team and just do it to get him there.

Thoughts?

Could be and some tweets from the usual suspects suggesting it could happen. Teams who can't normally attract UFA's (EDM, NYI, CBJ) might take the chance.

I am most curious on whether or not he is claimed.. I think it's a big tell as to where he truly stands in the league.

 

[AvroArrow]

$2.7 mil seems like a reasonable number for Franson to me. He's a bottom pairing, PP specialist who can MAYBE slide into the top 4. Can't go nuts with guys like that. Definitely can't pay him more than a guy who just won the Norris.

Personally, I think he's a 3-5 guy right now.  I wasn't concerned when he was on the ice and I expected him to get lots of ice time any time we were down.  I'd say 3.2-3.5, personally.

 

[cw]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 10m
Canucks' wishes in free agency: bottom six checking centre and No. 6 or No. 7 d-man. May not get it today. Might be later in the summer.

The Mike Gillis legacy in Vancouver marches on ....

With the cap shrinkage, they should easily be able to get a good bang for their buck on depth guys. Hopefully, the Leafs will explore that too.

 

[cw]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 9m
Revisiting Scuderi tweet from earlier. Now hearing he's likely going back to Pittsburgh. 3-4 years has been discussed. Around $3 mil per.

that was a quick time as a Leaf Dreger ..

It's going to get crazy with this garbage if it hasn't already started

 

[Zee]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 9m
Revisiting Scuderi tweet from earlier. Now hearing he's likely going back to Pittsburgh. 3-4 years has been discussed. Around $3 mil per.

that was a quick time as a Leaf Dreger ..

It's going to get crazy with this garbage if it hasn't already started

Dreger is approaching Eklund territory.

 

[sampson]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 9m
Revisiting Scuderi tweet from earlier. Now hearing he's likely going back to Pittsburgh. 3-4 years has been discussed. Around $3 mil per.

that was a quick time as a Leaf Dreger ..

It's going to get crazy with this garbage if it hasn't already started

I started counting the chickens before they hatched.. dammit!

 

[Zee]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 9m
Revisiting Scuderi tweet from earlier. Now hearing he's likely going back to Pittsburgh. 3-4 years has been discussed. Around $3 mil per.

that was a quick time as a Leaf Dreger ..

It's going to get crazy with this garbage if it hasn't already started

I started counting the chickens before they hatched.. dammit!

I already ordered my Scuderi jersey!

 

[sampson]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 9m
Revisiting Scuderi tweet from earlier. Now hearing he's likely going back to Pittsburgh. 3-4 years has been discussed. Around $3 mil per.

that was a quick time as a Leaf Dreger ..

It's going to get crazy with this garbage if it hasn't already started

I started counting the chickens before they hatched.. dammit!

I already ordered my Scuderi jersey!

:'( Maybe he will sign here when he's older?

 

[bustaheims]

Andrew Walker of the fan960 in edmonton is saying that the Leafs have stopped negotiating with Cody Franson and a trade looks to be coming.

I'm not sure of this guys track record when it comes to rumours.

I find that, in general, the local radio guys don't have much credibility when it comes to this stuff.

 

[Joe S.]

I'm starting to wonder if somebody claims Grabovski, to keep him away from Detroit? I wouldn't have thought that, but with the demand for centers, some teams may think that they can't compete with another team and just do it to get him there.

Thoughts?

He can't be claimed he has to be signed - he's a UFA now. Unless I've completely misunderstood what's going on.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

I'm starting to wonder if somebody claims Grabovski, to keep him away from Detroit? I wouldn't have thought that, but with the demand for centers, some teams may think that they can't compete with another team and just do it to get him there.

Thoughts?

He can't be claimed he has to be signed - he's a UFA now. Unless I've completely misunderstood what's going on.

I don't think he can be bought out, until he clears waivers, no?

 

[Joe S.]

I'm starting to wonder if somebody claims Grabovski, to keep him away from Detroit? I wouldn't have thought that, but with the demand for centers, some teams may think that they can't compete with another team and just do it to get him there.

Thoughts?

He can't be claimed he has to be signed - he's a UFA now. Unless I've completely misunderstood what's going on.

I don't think he can be bought out, until he clears waivers, no?

I'm confused - so before you're bought out you go through waivers?

 

[bustaheims]

I'm confused - so before you're bought out you go through waivers?

If you don't have an NMC, yes. You have to clear waivers before the buyout can take place.