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Originally Posted by Locke
Gotta say that I like this trade for the Preds a lot more than I like it for the Leafs.
Sure, the Leafs flip two UFAs for a 1st, the pick is pretty much all Toronto was after, but the Preds are going to make a run and generally have good luck re-signing UFAs.
If Franson fits and the Preds can keep him I feel this would be a slam-dunk for them. He alone, signed to a decent contract on a team like Nashville is worth more than a very late first round pick.
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Yeah, but he is going to test the market this summer. 27 year old UFA Defenceman are a pretty rare commodity. I expect that he will not be a Predator come July 7th. I don't see Nashville paying a premium for a guy who will be their #4.