It's a Canadian Game Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 It has been a trend all season in my eyes, but on the big stage it seemed even more obvious. Dion does not hustle when he should, he consistently coughs up the puck and is all around a liability in his own end. He is overrated in my eyes (and according to a poll by the NHL last year, everyone else) He is not worth 6 million. He could be used to bring in a top 6 forward to play with Kessel or elsewhere. I think he has to go captain or not what do you think?Yes I am a Leaf fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I thought he had to go by year 4 in Calgary. I know Leaf fans put this down as the greatest robbery since the Gilmour trade, but when you take his $6.5 million caphit into consideration, it doesn't look too good anymore. Phaneuf is one of those guys who looks great if all you watch is highlights, and looks terrible if you watch games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Let's say the answer is yes... who do you think will absorb THAT cap hit for HIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 It has been a trend all season in my eyes, but on the big stage it seemed even more obvious. Dion does not hustle when he should, he consistently coughs up the puck and is all around a liability in his own end. He is overrated in my eyes (and according to a poll by the NHL last year, everyone else) He is not worth 6 million. He could be used to bring in a top 6 forward to play with Kessel or elsewhere. I think he has to go captain or not what do you think?Yes I am a Leaf fan!Not getting how a player who is widely regarded as overrated by "everyone" would garner a Top 6 forward. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 @Polaris922I guess if Montreal was not only willing to take on Gomez' mediocre play and terrible contract, but give up Ryan McDonough for it, anything is possible. But I can't see it. The good news is, only one year remaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 @flyercanuckI guess there's a sucker for every salesman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreatGazoo Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Let's say the answer is yes... who do you think will absorb THAT cap hit for HIM?Buyout? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Here's a photo of Dion Phaneuf in junior. He still has the same really cool hairdo, but it's before his "look how serious I am and i mean it" facial expression that looks so phoney nobody can take him seriously... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 It's been obvious to me he should go for quite a while. Dispite the nice stats this year, he is the weak link....problem is, the Leafs are stacked at left defense, but Cody Franson is the only other quality right d on the Leafs, so that is a real area of weakness. Even the kids on defense ie Rieley, Blacker etc are all left d men. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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