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Imported_Aussie · 02-02-2015, 10:47 AM

I am not 100% on getting Franson now for a pick. To be worth it, he would have to be the difference between making/missing the playoffs, or 1st round/2nd round exit.
Does he win the Flames a playoff round?
If not, the team could wait until he is UFA.

With the scarcity of defenceman on the market, his agent will want him to hold out to UFA, as the bidding war will drive his price up - it would be up to the Flames then to see if he is worth adding then.

02-02-2015, 10:47 AM	#14
Imported_Aussie First Line Centre Join Date: Sep 2008 Exp:	I am not 100% on getting Franson now for a pick. To be worth it, he would have to be the difference between making/missing the playoffs, or 1st round/2nd round exit. Does he win the Flames a playoff round? If not, the team could wait until he is UFA. With the scarcity of defenceman on the market, his agent will want him to hold out to UFA, as the bidding war will drive his price up - it would be up to the Flames then to see if he is worth adding then.