Tavares & Chugger named franchise players

[Snarf]

http://www.nll.com/article_1040.shtml

Not a bad move seeing the only other free agent that is a major signing is Rich Kilgour and we all know the only team he will sign with in the Buffalo Bandits. Randy Fraser would be no great loss if he signs with someone else and Derek General may not make the team anyway with Chugger and Quinner in front of him in the depth chart.

[MacRazor]

Correct! Richie wouldn't dream of playing anywhere else. General is a streaky goalie and he'll be hard pressed to beat out Q and Chugger. Fraser on the other hand we might regret losing. He's a good faceoff man and can help the young pups learn the D. Roster spots will be scarce but having a guy like Fraser around isn't a bad thing. Add in the fact he's one of Ryno's best pals and confidants he should get the chance to stay. If anyone can keep Ryno's motor running full tilt boogie, Fraser can.

Mac

[averageguy]

Richie is a bandit true and true . One of the only people left from the original team. I think he should finish out his career and then have his number retiired joinign his brother Darris

[BanditsRock11]

I agree, Rich will stay a bandit and it was a ver good move and a no-brainer on keeping Chugger and Johnny Tavares. I just hope all gets sworted out with the CBA and such.......waiting for the season to beign....