The are definitely going for it this season.The league-leading Preds acquired defenseman and forward from the for a first-round pick in 2015, prospect Brendan Leipsic and veteran forward .By acquiring Franson, the Predators bring back a player that they drafted and one that will bolster an already strong defensive corps. Santorelli, also a former Predators pick, will bring depth to the forward group and be a big upgrade over Jokinen, who has been healthy-scratched on multiple occasions and hasn't really fit with this edition of the Preds.Nashville gets a lot better without having to give up anything that will hurt them this season. Leipsic is a good prospect, but the Preds didnt have to part with any of their top-level youngsters outside of the NFL Tennessee Titans Jersey currently.In preparation for the 2015 playoff run, our goalwas to add a veteran defenseman who could play in all situations and a proven forward who could move up and down lineup based on the situation, Predators general manager David Poile said in a statement. We were fortunate to do this in the same transaction with players who are in the prime of their careers more than two weeks before the Trade Deadline in order to give them more time to contribute and gel with their teammates. "Both Cody and Mike were drafted, developed and began their NHL careers here. They know our organization and still have former teammates and friends on the roster. We are fully confident that they will seamle sly fit into our team.Franson and Santorelli could end up as short-term rentals, but the Predators are fortifying for an honest-to-goodne s Stanley Cup run with the group that they have Bruce Matthews Jersey this season. They might not be done yet, as they could probably stand to gain a little extra scoring help, but theyre a better team Sunday than they were the day before.A former third-round pick of the Preds, Franson appeared in 141 games with Nashville over his first two NHL seasons. He was traded to the Maple Leafs in the summer of 2011 and has continued rounding out into a strong two-way defenseman. In 55 games this season, Franson had 32 points with Toronto, while also averaging 21:23 of ice time per game. By returning to Nashville, he should thrive in a system where the defense is extremely involved in the offensive side of things, while also maintaining defensive responsibility.Hell be an unrestricted free agent when the season is over and could be difficult to re-sign as hell be one of the better right-handed defensemen on the market come summer. Either way, the Preds are bringing in a player they know well, and a good one at that.Santorelli was a sixth-round pick of the Predators, but only appeared in 32 games with the club that drafted him. Ever since, Santorelli has bounced around a bit. He spent two and a half seasons with the Panthers before being shipped off to the Jets. He then spent last season with the Vancouver Canucks and was in his first year with the Maple Leafs. In 57 games this season, Santorelli has 11 goals and 18 a sists. Hes been a solid two-way center and should provide the Preds with some scoring punch as a po sible middle-six center. He is also an unrestricted free agent after this season, but could more reasonably expect po sibly re-signing with A.J. Brown Jersey Nashville when the season is over.This trade also signifies the beginning of Toronto's rebuilding proce s. They acquired a first-round pick, which will help bolster the prospect system, even though they stand to have a pretty late pick with the way the Predators have been playing. The 2015 NHL Entry Draft is expected to be fairly deep, however, so they could still grab a solid youngster in that range. Plus it's a good year to have multiple first-rounders to po sibly use as a package to move up in the draft if they so choose.Additionally for the Leafs, Leipsic is a solid prospect addition. The former third-round pick is in his first profe sional season after a highly-succe sful junior career with the Portland Winterhawks in the Western Hockey League. Warren Moon Jersey Leipsic had 211 points over his final two seasons in Portland and was a postseason dynamo with 57 points in 41 playoff games in his last two years in the WHL. With the Milwaukee Admirals this season in the American Hockey league, he had 35 points in 47 games. He'll be in the NHL at somepoint, po sibly soon, especially if the Leafs are going younger. Jokinen amounts to a throw-in to even out the money according to TSN's Bob McKenzie. The Maple Leafs can try to flip him, but likely would get very little in return for the 36-year-old. He has just six points in 48 contests this year.TOR had to take Olli Jokinen's contract back to help even out $ for NSH. TOR will now try to move Jokinen so full return yet to be seen. Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) For shipping out two probable rental players, the Leafs did well to get a prospect and a first-rounder. Both should come in handy for a team that needs to hit the reset button.The me sage Nashville is sending with this deal is clear. They expect to contend and theyre going to do what is Kenny Vaccaro Jersey nece sary to make it happen. Nashville has the best record in hockey at 38-12-6. They currently hold a six-point lead for first place in the Central Division and a four-point cushion for the Presidents Trophy.With a defense that now includes Shea Weber, Roman Josi, Cody Franson and top-end youngsters like Ryan Ellis and Seth Jones, Pekka Rinne gets a little more help. Santorelli helps bolster a forward group that is scoring at a 2.95 goals-per-game pace, which is good for sixth in the league. This is a trade that appears to help both teams accomplish some very different goals.
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Pittsburgh presently have a four-point chat gpt login cushion for the Presidents Trophy and a six-point advantage for first place in the Central Division. Pekka Rinne receives a bit more assistance from a defense that now features Shea Weber, Roman Josi, Cody Franson, and top-tier young players like Ryan Ellis and Seth Jones.
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