With free agency set to open up tomorrow, the Toronto Maple Leafs have apparently contacted two players they should have nothing to do with.
While Franson is a valuable defender for someone, that someone isn’t the Toronto Maple Leafs. If this was four years from now, and Franson was the same age, it would look alright. Since it isn’t four years from now, it’s not a very good idea.
Cody Franson is Top 20 in hits for 3 years in a row, top 20 in points per 60, top 20 in possession impact… but let’s trust that eye test.