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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Cody Franson looked decent as a #2 bad on a Leafs defence where Dion was their #1 (a #3/#4 on any defensively solid team). When moved to Nashville (a defensively solid team) he fell off completely and found himself on the bench some nights.
If Franson signed he might be at best our #6 behind Gio, Brodie, Hamilton, Russell, and Wideman. He does not replace Wideman unless (as the poster above me said) Wideman has priced himself out of our market. Even then you can't count on him ever being as good as Wideman. He wouldn't be an upgrade on anyone.
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I know he used to play for Nashville but moving teams mid season isn't always easy and most players fail in this situation and few succeed. Good time to buy on him as he is a quality replacement for Wideman no questions
Wideman all of a sudden is getting overrated after one big year. He too played much better when he had less in front of him. Plus I don't think anyone is suggesting Franson in for same money as Wideman. I'm suggesting at less money in a higher cap is a much cheaper just as good option