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BACKCHECK!!! · 08-05-2015, 08:54 PM

Wideman is probably the better player right now, and only has 2 years remaining on his contract.

Franson is a small step back, and will likely make pretty much the same money, but for a much longer term.

Either way, we're paying about $5m for an offensive defenceman for the next 2 seasons. On the one hand we have a better and more experienced guy who will likely be finished at the end of 2 years, and on the other hand we have a younger and not as good player who will still be under contract in 2 years.

I don't think one option is drastically better than the other.

I would be very open to seeing the Flames make the necessary moves to sign Franson to a reasonable deal, keep both him and Wideman for this season, and try to move Wideman at the draft next year in advance of the big salary crunch.

08-05-2015, 08:54 PM	#94
BACKCHECK!!! First Line Centre Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TEXAS!! Exp:	Wideman is probably the better player right now, and only has 2 years remaining on his contract. Franson is a small step back, and will likely make pretty much the same money, but for a much longer term. Either way, we're paying about $5m for an offensive defenceman for the next 2 seasons. On the one hand we have a better and more experienced guy who will likely be finished at the end of 2 years, and on the other hand we have a younger and not as good player who will still be under contract in 2 years. I don't think one option is drastically better than the other. I would be very open to seeing the Flames make the necessary moves to sign Franson to a reasonable deal, keep both him and Wideman for this season, and try to move Wideman at the draft next year in advance of the big salary crunch. __________________ I am a lunatic whose world revolves around hockey and Oilers hate.