Johan Fransson - D

The columbus Blue Jackets offer Johan Fransson the following contract

3 years (two way contract) worth 2.55 million .850 cap hit per year

reasons
- Fransson will be given top pairing minutes for the Syracuse Crunch
- Fransson fits the desired build of the team that we're looking for
- capable of being the reliable shut down defenseman of the future.
- has offensive upside and will be used in all situations. (PP/PK)

The St. Louis Blues offer Johan Fransson the following contract

2 years 2 million (1.000 cap hit)

Reasons
-Erik Johnson has been traded recently, would come in as our best and most valued D prospect
-Johan has the ability to be the on the third pairing D for the Blues this year
-Short term contract allows enough time to show he is worth a lucrative long term deal in two years time
-Fransson will be wear an "A" playing top pairing minutes in Peoria if he does not crack the Blues lineup

The Boston Bruins offer Johan Fransson the following contract
6 year 9 milllion dollar contract (1.5 cap hit)
Reasons:
-to joing growing youth movement in Boston
- will be given chances in boston's youth movement for responsibilty in all situations

Fransson opts to go with the offer put forth by St. Louis as it gives him a 2 year introduction to the NHL at a reasonable salary.