Franson’s Holdout Opens The Door For Morgan Rielly Alex Mai | September 16, 2013 Few players can bring all of the positives to a hockey team like Cody Franson. The 6″5 defender is a strong net-front presence, and can generate offensive at even strength…
Hockey News: Pietrangelo Signs; Tim Thomas Returns Marcy Di Michele | September 16, 2013 It appears as though Tim Thomas may be on his way back to the NHL. It’s just a tryout, but still. [Puck Daddy] The St. Louis Blues have finally agreed…
With Pitkanen Out, ‘Canes Should be ‘All-In’ on Cody Franson Andrew Luistro | September 11, 2013 After the unfortunate–albeit unsurprising–news surfaced that Joni Pitkanen will miss the entire 2013-14 season, the Carolina Hurricanes were left with a gaping hole on their defense. The original expectation was…
Nazem Kadri Re-Signed, But What About Franson? Alex Mai | September 11, 2013 Late last night, Leafs fans from coast to coast breathed a sigh of relief as news got out that RFA center Nazem Kadri was brought back into the fold. Kadri’s…
Toronto Maple Leafs Preseason Focus: Defense Nathan Kanter | September 9, 2013 In late June, I did a three-part series on the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs roster. Going off of the team on paper only, I examined the strengths and…
Hockey News: Crawford Contract; Ovechkin and the KHL Marcy Di Michele | September 3, 2013 Somebody needs to tell Nazem Kadri that playing well for half a season doesn’t make you worth $5.5 million dollars. [Sporting News] Kadri isn’t the only RFA the Leafs can’t…
More Money, More Cap Space Problems Katie Flynn | August 26, 2013 It’s no secret the Maple Leafs may have spent their money frivolously on free agents and signing extensions. They still have a lot of work to do, and have prioritized…
The Islanders Should Pursue Cody Franson The Hockey Writers | July 30, 2013 With the NHL off-season at the halfway point and signings slowing down, TSN’s hockey insider Darren Dreger tweeted that the Toronto Maple Leafs may be looking to deal defenseman Cody…
Toronto Maple Leafs Offseason Focus: Defense Nathan Kanter | June 26, 2013 This is the second of a three-part feature on the Toronto Maple Leafs 2013 June roster at all three positions: goaltending, defense, and forwards. It will look in-depth at their…
Maple Leafs Free Agents: Who Stays and Who Goes? (Part 1) Lukas Hardonk | April 13, 2013 The Toronto Maple Leafs will have some tough decisions to make on free agents this summer. With so many major contracts expiring, not everyone can to stay.
Toronto Maple Leafs Training Camp: Day 2 Stephen Stoneman | January 14, 2013 It’s just five days before the Toronto Maple Leafs open their season in Quebec against their dreaded rival Montreal Canadiens. Puck drop will be at 7 pm in the French Canadian hotbed of…
Cody Franson Expected To Sign With Maple Leafs Mark Ritter | January 12, 2013 In a move that was probably long overdue, the Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to sign restricted free agent defenseman Cody Franson to a one-year deal worth a reported $1…