Music: {allcanada} Maple Leafs' RFAs Kadri, Franson remain unsigned

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

{allcanada} Maple Leafs' RFAs Kadri, Franson remain unsigned

Restricted free agents Nazem Kadri and Cody Franson showed up at the Toronto Maple Leafs annual charity golf classic Tuesday despite not having contracts for the upcoming season.

They will not be participating in training camp next week if they remain unsigned, Maple Leafs vice president of hockey operations Dave Poulin told reporters at RattleSnake Point Golf Club in Milton, Ont.

Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reported on his Twitter account that Kadri said he and his representatives are waiting for the Maple Leafs to make another contract proposal. He's reportedly seeking a multi-year contract after putting up 44 points in 48 games last season, the final under his three-year entry-level contract.

Johnston also tweeted that Franson indicated his representation has been in touch with the organization and he expects to sign a one-year contract, but he was mum on any potential details, saying he didn't have a feeling if a deal was imminent.

The Maple Leafs have roughly $4.9 million remaining under the $64.3 million salary cap, according to Capgeek.com. However, teams are allowed to operate 10 percent over the salary cap until they have to submit their opening-night rosters prior to the start of the regular season.

Poulin said the team's contract offers to Kadri and Franson are not affected by the salary-cap restrictions. He specifically called the offer to Kadri "fair."

"It's representative of the body of work that he has done in his time here," Poulin said.