In an article on Sportsnet.ca yesterday, Franson had this to say:
“I’m hopeful that Toronto’s in the mix come July 1 and my phone will definitely be on and hoping that they’re one of the teams that calls.” (Sportsnet)
When Franson was with the Toronto Maple Leafs this year he was one of their best defenders – he stood out on a bad team. He’s not a bad defenceman, but these are different times in Toronto.
There’s a common theme when reading about Franson from a Predators perspective: disappointment. His value took a hit when he went to Nashville.