Player's Profile
- Name: Cody Franson
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-08-08
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Salmon Arm, British Columbia
- Acquired: 79th overall, 2005 Entry Draft, by Nashville
- Playing In: Pro
Cody Franson
Prospect Grade: 7.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
History
With their second consecutive pick in the third round, the Predators decided to bulk up their defense once more selecting Cody Franson from the Vancouver Giants of the WHL. Franson was named the Most Improved Player by the Vancouver Giants organization for the 2004-05 season.
Franson was coming off his first full season of junior hockey. He had only played a total of five WHL games the past two seasons and three games in the BCHL for the Trail Smoke Eaters. Franson played 64 games for Vancouver in 2004-05 recording 13 points (2 goals, 11 assists). Franson is a disciplined player taking only 44 penalty minutes in those games.
Read HF's 2006 interview with Franson here.
Talent Analysis
At 6’4 205 pounds, Franson has the height and weight to compete. He is a good skater and has offensive ability.
Future
Turns pro in 2007-08.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: December, 19th 2007
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