'Hawks had 2 D-men that they had to scratch every night. Franson, though serviceable, pretty much has the worst wheels of the bunch, and his only offensive asset was point shots on the PP, which, given the 'Hawks pathetic PP numbers, wasn't making a huge difference when he did dress.
I would, before this waiver, rank the 'Hawk D in effectiveness
1. Keith
2. Rutta
3. Forsling
4. Murphy
5. Seabrook (and sinking)
6. Oesterle (but his stock is rising)
7. Kempny
8. Franson
The 'Hawks clearly feel that developing the younger guys is more important than spinning Franson out there regularly. He deserves better than multiscratches, as do the youth.
If he ISN'T claimed, then he waits at the Rock, to be moved for a token draft pick, later.
In the same set of moves, Hayden, slumping recently, takes the bus to Rockford. Jurco, hot in the AHL recently, gets a look (and possible showcased for a trade) with the 'Hawks.
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