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Another thing to keep in mind: Cody Franson likely gets worked into the lineup against his former team in Nashville on Thursday.

Franson could get into another game against his former team. Thus far, the offensive defenseman registered only one assist as he played in only four of the team's 18 games.

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Franson has been a healthy scratch 8 times this season and hasn't played since October 20th at Boston.

Franson could get a chance to re-enter the lineup with Jake Gardiner's sudden injury. Check back tomorrow to see if the former Vancouver Giant draws in.

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Jake gardiner is back in while cody franson is out.

Through his first two games in a Leafs uni, Franson registered an assist with a minus-1 rating. As the team's 'seventh defenseman' he figures to rotate between the press box and lineup all season.

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Cody franson in saturday. Won't speculate on who come's out.

Franson should draw in for Mike Komisarek; perhaps the latter follows Hendrick on Twitter. Last season, he managed to score eight goals and 29 points with the Nashville Predators -- a playoff team. For some puzzling reason, he has yet to crack the Leafs' lineup.

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Cody franson and clarke macarthur are both expected to play saturday.

Franson likely draws into the third pairing, taking the place of Mike Komisarek. Last season, he managed to score eight goals and 29 points with the Nashville Predators -- a playoff team. For some puzzling reason, he has yet to crack the Leafs' lineup.

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TORONTO - Cody Franson thought he came here to make a difference on defence, not to sit on the bench.

Moving Franson to the bench should make him play with a chip on his shoulder. Last season he scored eight goals and 29 points through 80 games with the Nashville Predators. He could match those totals if given significant ice time,

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“I want to be a big part of this team,” said Franson. “I don’t want to be in the role that I had in Nashville where I was a 5-6 guy. They didn’t see me moving up their ladder. It ate away at me.

Franson won't make the top four right away but could move up if he produces. The 24-year-old scored eight goals and 29 points in 80 games with the Nashville Predators last season.

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