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| TORONTO -- Nazem Kadri was relieved to have a new deal, and that emotion extended to his Toronto Maple Leafs teammates who wont have to answer questions about his status. Air Max 90 Outlet Uk . "They are glad its over," Kadri said. "Im sure theyll take me out for a nice dinner on me." Fresh off signing a US$5.8-million, two-year contract, the restricted free-agent centre was all smiles and ready to move past the summer squabbling as he reported to training camp. But with defenceman Cody Franson unsigned and no extensions yet for captain Dion Phaneuf and star Phil Kessel, the Maple Leafs still face plenty of contract questions. The most pressing situation is that of Franson, the only one of the 59 players invited to camp who did not report. "My deals out of the way now, and hopefully Franny and his agent could come together and come to terms because hes a big piece of our team," Kadri said. "I know everyone wants him back and I know he wants to be back. Its just a matter of when." Judging by what general manager Dave Nonis had to say Wednesday, it could be a while unless the 26-year-old blue-liner moves closer to the Maple Leafs negotiating position like Kadri did. Nonis said the team wasnt prepared to change its stance on Kadri, crediting him for wanting to be there for the first day of camp. Now the pressure is on Franson. "Weve made him an offer that we want him to take," Nonis said. "Hes declined to take it. At this point, were going to move ahead with the players we have here in camp." Nonis wasnt afraid to boast about Torontos depth on defence. Beyond Phaneuf, Carl Gunnarsson, Jake Gardiner, John-Michael Liles and Mark Fraser, the Maple Leafs will also give prospect Morgan Rielly and free-agent signee Paul Ranger hard looks in training camp. Its not personal, but the Maple Leafs only have between $2 million and $3 million of salary-cap space to work with, and that could put a squeeze on Franson. "Theres realities about where you are," Nonis said. "We have X amount of cap space. We have players who are going to try to make this team that may eat up some of that. Theres only so much we have to get a deal done. I understand his position, he doesnt think this is fair. We want him signed. We want to have Cody at camp. But hes not here." Kadri is in camp on a deal that will make him prove 44 points in a lockout-shortened 48-game season wasnt a fluke. He called it "fair for both sides," as his coach emphasized the importance of every player being in camp. "The 48 games he played with us last year was a start, but you wouldnt consider him a veteran guy when his next NHL game is his 100th game," Randy Carlyle said. "Hes a talented young player, and we feel fortunate to have him." The Maple Leafs are fortunate to have Kessel and Phaneuf, too, though each players future is uncertain as he goes into the final year of his contract. Kessel doesnt want to negotiate during the season, so management and agent Wade Arnott have a limited amount of time to negotiate an extension as training camp progresses. Kessel would prefer a "longer-term extension" because hed like to be somewhere for a long period of time. Other than that, he wasnt expansive about contract talks other than to say the Maple Leafs hadnt approached him in the off-season. "Im not too worried about it," Kessel said. "I got one year left here, and well see what happens." The same goes for Phaneuf, the Maple Leafs No. 1 defenceman and captain who has expressed a desire to stick around. "I know it will be an important topic, but were going to keep all that in house," Nonis said. "If and when we start negotiations with those players, it will be behind closed doors." Yet it will be an ongoing topic of conversation in this hockey-mad city until something gets done, just like with Kadri. The difference is, if Kessel isnt signed by the start of the regular season, the Maple Leafs will be playing meaningful games as he tries to put up the first 40-goal season of his NHL career. Centre Tyler Bozak had 12 goals and 16 assists last season before going to unrestricted free agency and ultimately re-signing with the Maple Leafs for five years and $21 million. He insisted he never considered leaving. "My No. 1 plan was to stay here, and throughout the whole process we were trying to figure out a contract that worked and find the right amount," Bozak said. "Luckily enough we were able to agree on something." It might not be so easy for the Maple Leafs with Kessel if the situation gets to June or July. But Nonis brushed off concern about that scenario. "I dont think its a circus either way," Nonis said. "Whether we start negotiations now or wait until the end of the year, there are two things that have to happen for a player to sign: He has to want to play here. It doesnt matter how much money we throw at him, he has to want to play here. "If he wants to play here, and if we want to have him, I believe we end up finding a way to make a deal." Thats what happened with Kadri, even though it took until 12 hours before players were set to show up at camp. Perhaps a deal could have been worked out sooner, but he and the Maple Leafs have bigger things to concern themselves with. "You can feel like its dragging on a little bit, but theres a purpose for everything and its not like we did this for no particular reason," Kadri said. "Im very relieved that I have a contract and that Im employed now, so we can just start worrying about the more important things and get this season going." Cheap Air Max 90 Wholesale . -- Desperate to stop Tom Bradys latest comeback bid, the Miami Dolphins sought help from a reserve safety making his NFL debut after being signed Tuesday off the San Francisco 49ers practice squad. Air Max 90 Wholesale Uk . - Leon Draisaitl scored a hat trick as the Prince Albert Raiders stormed past the Swift Current Broncos 5-2 in Western Hockey League action Tuesday. http://www.airmax90outletuk.com/ . -- Navy football player Will McKamey, who has been hospitalized since collapsing at practice three days ago, has died while in a coma.MADRID, Spain -- Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa will be sidelined for nearly two months by a knee injury, putting the Spain internationals participation at the World Cup in jeopardy. Arbeloa said his right knee is worse than he thought "but if everything goes well, Ill be out from six-to-eight weeks." The 31-year-old right back has been a regular for Spain since it won the 2008 European Championship, but was left out of coach Vicente del Bosques last squad list. Nevertheless, the former Liverpool player hopes to return by May. "Hopefully I make it back in time to play in the Champions League final if Madrid make it and the World Cup if Im picked," Arbeloa said. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday that Dani Carvajal will take over for Arbeloa, who has one goal from 28 appearances for the Spanish leaders. "Arbeloas absence is a big loss for us," Ancelotti said. "Weve worked with Nacho (Fernandez) at the position in case Carvajal gets injured. Nacho is a quality player who can play that role, as can Sergio Ramos as a last option." Madrid leads Atletico Madrid by three points, and is four points ahead of Barcelona. Unlike former ccoach Jose Mourinho, Ancelotti is showing an ability to keep Madrids array of talented players and egos content despite having to relegate many to the bench. Cheap Nike Air Max 90 Online. Spain midfielder Francisco "Isco" Alarcon and Spain under-21 talents Jese Rodriguez and Asier Illarramendi have been reduced to substitute minutes with Madrids attack of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale in great form. "All of the players are ready to play," said Ancelotti, who even compared Isco to former AC Milan player Clarence Seedorf. "I talk to them all and tell them they might just play one minute but it could be the most important minute of the season." The Italian coach also dismissed reports that forward Angel Di Maria preferred to sit out against Malaga rather than risk a booking and subsequent ban that would see the Argentine miss next weeks showdown with Barcelona. "Id be surprised if Di Maria didnt want to play against Malaga. Im not going to choose my teams worrying about bookings or things like that," Ancelotti said. "If Di Maria is shown a card then someone else will fill in for him against Barca, its not a problem." ' ' ' |
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