Toronto Maple Leafs

[Mr. Guru]

I think Fraser's arbitration hearing is set for today (Tuesday)

He wants 2M, I think he will get 1.4ish.

If the Leafs match, I think Franson is traded.

[habs83]

Can someone explain to me what's not to love about Franson? I was pretty impressed when he was playing in Nashville. I couldn't believe the trade that brought him to Toronto. I thought he was pretty good every time I saw him play, especially in last year playoffs.

Is there something I am missing? I know that he could use his big frame a little bit more, but is this enough to consider that he is not part of the future core of the Maple Leafs?

[Mr. Guru]

Liles buyout?

6 years at 1.2M, would give us 7.2M this year.

[Mr. Guru]

I don't know how I would feel about 6 years at 1.2M

[Kessel50]

I don't know how I would feel about 6 years at 1.2M

Call it a Darcy Tucker extention

[Colorjazz]

Hey Toronto fans!

After my draft, I have a lot of Leafs on my team. I kind of took the bet that the Leafs will be in the playoffs this year. What is your take on the Leafs this season? Playoff team or not?

Thanks!

[Carcillo]

Do you guys expect Paul Ranger to be regular D-man next year or will he be in and out of the lineup?

[wendelclark17]

Do you guys expect Paul Ranger to be regular D-man next year or will he be in and out of the lineup?

Tough one. I think whether or not they re-sign Franson is the determining factor; if they do then Ranger is the odd man out, if they dont re-sign Franson then I could see Ranger being a regular member of the D corps in the 6/7 spot.

[dmvincent]

Highlights from the Young Stars game, Toronto and Chicago.

Rayne, I think that's his name absolutely smoked one of the Hawks prospects. Great, clean hit. Probably my favourite part of the footage.

http://video.mapleleafs.nhl.com/vide...443107&lang=en

[Mr. Guru]

Thanks for the link.

Raine. Yeah, played his role pretty good. Laid a few big hits. UFA invite with no expectations so it's nice to see him step up and play any role given to him.

PS: Rielly looked ridiculous good.

[Mr. Guru]

Rumours Kadri gets 4.5 on two years. Rumours

[dmvincent]

Leafs should sign Yuen, he's looking really good.

[Mr. Guru]

Notes from Leafs presser.

...on Franson: 'We've made him an offer we want him to take & he's declined to take it'
...on Franson: 'There's only so much we can do to get a deal done'; says Franson doesn't think offer is fair
Nonis stresses Leafs have a lot of d-men in camp

Nonis on Ranger: 'We think Paul has the ability to play possibly in the top 4'
Nonis on Ranger: 'I can tell you he's prepared ... he's physically prepared ... he wants to be a Leaf'
Nonis says Ranger got plenty of offers: 'He wanted to be here'

Nonis notes Dean Lombardi would tell you Bernier saved Kings season last year when they struggled early
Nonis on goaltending: 'We feel we have two of the top young guys'
Carlyle on Reimer & Bernier: 'I like the term 1A & 1B bc they're both quality goaltenders'
Carlyle on goalies : The best goaltender is going to play. It's up to our individuals and how are team plays in from of them.

Carlyle on Rielly: 'To have him in our lineup, we don't envision him playing sparing mins'; notes he doesn't have to play every game though
Carlyle says Rielly will get into every preseason game and then they'll have to make a decision. Talks about logjam on blueline as positive.
Carlyle says Rielly will have to be on pace to play between 12-15 min a game if he is to stick.

[wendelclark17]

So Lupul has already missed the first two days of training camp with back spasms ..... not a good start.

Kevin McGran ‏@kevin_mcgran 1h
No Lupul (back spasms) again today #Leafs

Terry Koshan ‏@koshtorontosun 1h
Kessel at grandfather's funeral, not at camp today. Lupul (back) not on the ice #Leafs

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050 2h
Joffrey Lupul remains off the ice again today with a back issue.

[franklin]

How is Gardiner looking so far in training camp?