9:26 AM - Cody Franson () signed a two-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the KHL on Wednesday, Igor Eronko of Sport-Express reports.

7:14 AM - Cody Franson (Chi) landed on the waiver wire Monday, Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reports.

11:18 AM - Cody Franson (Chi) Blackhawks activated Franson (upper body) from injured reserve Friday.

8:54 AM - Cody Franson (Chi) (upper body) will not be in Thursday's lineup that will face the Stars, though he has been cleared for action, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

9:59 AM - Cody Franson (Chi) (upper body) is close to returning, and may be back in the lineup Thursday against the Stars, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

8:15 AM - Cody Franson (Chi) (upper body) wasn't on the ice for Saturday's practice, which indicates he won't be available for Sunday's matchup with the Wild.

8:21 AM - Cody Franson (Chi) expected, Franson (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game Tuesday against the Panthers, NHL.com's Charlie Roumeliotis reports.

10:27 AM - Cody Franson (Chi) (upper body) is doubtful for Tuesday's home game against the Panthers, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

8:13 AM - Cody Franson (Chi) (upper body) will miss Sunday's home tilt against Arizona, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

8:48 AM - Cody Franson (Chi) is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, NHL.com's Tracey Myers reports.

7:47 AM - Cody Franson (Chi) registered six shots and received a minor penalty through 18:46 of ice time (2:34 with the man advantage) during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Nashville.

8:30 AM - Cody Franson (Chi) Joel Quenneville is "very pleased" with Franson, who should start playing more going forward, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

6:50 AM - Cody Franson (Chi) agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Chicago on Wednesday.

2:44 PM - Cody Franson (Chi) will join the Blackhawks for training camp on a professional tryout agreement, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

10:05 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) has been exposed to the Vegas expansion draft, theScore reports.

6:54 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) (upper body) will rejoin the lineup Monday against the Maple Leafs, Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reports.

8:46 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) (upper body) will not dress for Sunday's game against the Islanders.

8:49 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) (upper body) was back on the ice Thursday, John Vogl of The Buffalo News reports.

2:48 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Tuesday night's game in Columbus.

7:50 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) (undisclosed) will not return to the lineup against Florida on Monday.

2:48 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) (undisclosed) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Maple Leafs.

2:47 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Penguins.

8:41 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) won't play in Monday's matchup in Detroit due to an undisclosed injury, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio reports.

8:57 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) (foot) will return to Buffalo's lineup for Saturday's game against the Blues, John Vogl of The Buffalo News reports.

7:04 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) (foot) could return to the lineup for one of Buffalo's games this weekend, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

7:59 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) is expected to miss 2-to-3 weeks with a bone bruins to his foot, John Vogl of The Buffalo News reports.

9:36 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) (foot) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against Toronto and Sunday's game against the Canucks, John Vogl of the Buffalo News reports.

11:26 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) notched two assists, a plus-2 rating and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win against Nashville.

6:33 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) scored his second goal of the season in a 3-2 overtime win against Montreal on Saturday.

8:25 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) (lower body) will return to action Thursday against the Bruins.

10:30 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) who missed the last three games with a lower-body injury, will be a game-time decision against Boston on Thursday after practicing in full Wednesday, John Vogl of the Buffalo News reports.

8:42 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) scored his first goal of the year -- and the Sabres' only one of the game -- on a second-period power play in Thursday's loss to Tampa Bay.

3:12 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) tallied an assist and a shot on goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Jets.

9:44 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) has sat out Buffalo's last two preseason games after taking a whopping 12 shots on goal -- but recording no points -- over the first two exhibition contests.

9:27 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) Dan Bylsma indicated Friday that Franson (concussion) will likely miss the remainder of the 2015-16 season, John Vogl of The Buffalo News reports.

8:34 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) (concussion) is still being kept off the ice and away from workouts, reports The Buffalo News.

7:36 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) is in a "holding pattern" and there is still no timetable for his return.

7:06 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) neck injury will keep him sidelined for the foreseeable future, reports The Buffalo News.

8:10 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) Dan Bylsma indicated Monday that things have "gone the wrong way for him (Franson)...He's dealing with a strained neck and some other issues," John Vogl of The Buffalo News reports.

2:43 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) (neck) will not play Tuesday against the Oilers.

2:12 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) (neck) will not play Saturday against the Kings, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

5:17 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) (neck) will not play Friday versus the Sharks, Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News reports.

11:41 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) (neck) will miss Wednesday's tilt in Anaheim, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

10:48 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) (neck) will join his teammates as they prepare to travel to Anaheim for Wednesday's game against the Ducks.

7:31 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) collected two helpers in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Montreal. He also skated to a plus-2.

5:53 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) failed to register a point Sunday against Winnipeg, extending his cold streak to seven games.

11:32 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) scored his first goal of the season and chipped in a power-play assist Tuesday in a win over the Lightning.

7:40 PM - Cody Franson (Buf) was the lone bright spot for Buffalo in a 7-2 beatdown at the hands of the Canadiens on Friday, recording two assists.

8:25 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) returned to practice Tuesday after taking a maintenance day on Monday.

9:18 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) took a maintenance day Monday and coach Dan Bylsma indicated that he's day-to-day.

7:46 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) played a team-high 24:18 and scored an assist on Jack Eichel's game-winning goal in a 3-2 win over Minnesota on Monday.

11:43 AM - Cody Franson (Buf) to General Manager Tim Murray, Franson is expected to be a big help on the Sabres' power play, reports the Olean Times Herald.

5:34 AM - Cody Franson () agreed to a two-year deal with the Sabres on Thursday, reports TSN's Bob McKenzie.

11:21 AM - Cody Franson () Franson remains unsigned, the blueliner indicated Tuesday that he's in contact with a number of teams, sportsnet.ca reports. "There's probably five or six teams we're talking to. There are some very interested ones, but some teams are in cap situations and all the rest that comes with it," Franson noted Tuesday. "Everything is just kind of slowly rolling."

10:46 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Cody Franson has been traded to Nashville according to NHL.com.

7:53 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) defenseman Cody Franson (knee) is unlikely to be ready for Wednesday's opener.

6:00 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson has inked a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

6:00 PM - Cody Franson (Tor) hockey insider Josh Rimer has tweeted that the Toronto Maple Leafs and defenseman Cody Franson are close to agreeing on a contract and may be able to avoid Monday's scheduled salary-arbitration hearing.

6:40 PM - Cody Franson (Tor) Toronto Maple Leafs and Cody Franson are far apart in what they believe the defenseman should be paid.

1:05 PM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson is scheduled to have his arbitration hearing on July 21.

9:58 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson has filed for salary arbitration.

1:12 PM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson has arbitration rights if contract negotiations linger again with the Maple Leafs.

8:59 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) to TSN's Darren Dreger, the Maple Leafs have received trade offers for Cody Franson.

7:33 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson is slated for restricted free agency this summer.

10:29 PM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson returned to action on Thursday March 13.

11:22 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson hopes to return from his illness on Thursday night.

5:40 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson wasn't able to play Tuesday night because of a stomach ailment.

5:57 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson has struggled defensively in 2013-14.

6:24 PM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson scored the only Toronto goal in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Kings.

7:30 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson (lower body) will be available on Thursday.

1:38 PM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson (lower body) will not return on Tuesday.

7:13 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson (lower body) is considered a game-time decision on Tuesday.

12:11 PM - Cody Franson (Tor) though Cody Franson didn't take part in Monday's practice, he is projected to play against San Jose on Tuesday night.

10:53 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson (lower body) didn't take part in Monday's practice.

2:00 PM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson won't play Saturday night because of an apparent lower-body injury.

2:47 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson will probably be reunited with Mark Fraser on Wednesday night against Pittsburgh.

7:21 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson is tied for third among NHL defensemen in points.

8:46 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson will be in the Toronto lineup for Saturday's game against Edmonton.

3:54 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson was directed face first into the curved glass at the end of the Leafs' bench Thursday night by Nashville forward Mike Fisher.

2:22 PM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson is expected to dress in both of Toronto's remaining exhibition contests.

5:17 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson has signed a one-year/$2 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

10:04 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) free agent Cody Franson may consider signing a contract to play in Europe while he waits for a new NHL deal.

7:16 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson is still a no-show at Toronto's training camp because his contract negotiations with the team are at a standstill.

6:46 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson told TSN that he thinks a contract will be worked out with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the very near future.

5:06 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Maple Leafs will try to get Cody Franson signed now that they have agreed to terms with center Nazem Kadri.

4:54 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson is still hopeful that he'll have a new contract with Toronto before training camp begins next week.

3:26 PM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson may have to settle for a one-year contract.

11:10 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Toronto Maple Leafs remain committed to re-signing Cody Franson.

9:19 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Toronto Maple Leafs might opt to trade the rights to restricted free agent Cody Franson.

6:47 PM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson scored Toronto's first two goals in the Maple Leafs' eventual 5-4 loss in overtime of Monday's Game 7.

12:21 PM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson will be paired with Jake Gardiner in Game 5 Friday night.

6:11 PM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson left Game 1 of the Leafs' first-round series in the second period with an undisclosed injury.

6:49 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson had an assist in Toronto's final regular season game.

6:15 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson picked up a power-play assist and he recorded nine hits in Toronto's win over New Jersey Monday night.

8:19 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson has enjoyed a spectacular turnaround season in 2013 with Toronto.

6:48 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson should be garnering some fantasy attention with his play of late.

9:33 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson enjoyed his best game of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Buffalo.

8:16 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson suited up in Toronto's opener of the 2013 campaign, but he has been a healthy scratch for the team's past two games.

10:17 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson has rejoined the Toronto Maple Leafs after spending the lockout playing in the Swedish Elite League.

6:45 AM - Cody Franson (Tor) Franson has officially agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs.