Is Phaneuf Overrated?

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sandels

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I also would like to know what this standing up to Pronger and Laracque means? Was he going to drop the mitts or what happened?
 

MrMastodonFarm*

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Several things working against Phaneuf here, and prove he is overrated.
  • He was drafted by the Flames -- that is never a good sign
  • He is 20 years old now -- a little too old for HF's taste
  • He wears a visor -- what a french wussy!
 

hockeyfan125

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MrMastodonFarm said:
Several things working against Phaneuf here, and prove he is overrated.
  • He was drafted by the Flames -- that is never a good sign
  • He is 20 years old now -- a little too old for HF's taste
  • He wears a visor -- what a french wussy!
a) mostly Flame haters bash Phaneuf, its just natural.
b) most people think that players peak at 19 or 20 around here :)
c) don't see people hating on him for the visor.

As for this topic, I wish he was overrated, but that is't the case. People tend to overlook his offensive capabilites because he is such a force defensively. He may have the best one-timer slap-shot on the PP I have seen in a prospect in a very long time.
 

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jtuzzi said:
a) mostly Flame haters bash Phaneuf, its just natural.
b) most people think that players peak at 19 or 20 around here :)
c) don't see people hating on him for the visor.

As for this topic, I wish he was overrated, but that is't the case. People tend to overlook his offensive capabilites because he is such a force defensively. He may have the best one-timer slap-shot on the PP I have seen in a prospect in a very long time.
The visor thing -- it's something that was brought up by an Oiler fan on that other board today. Can't say I didn't get a good chuckle out of it.

My post was all tounge-in-cheek though.
 

hockeyfan125

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MrMastodonFarm said:
The visor thing -- it's something that was brought up by an Oiler fan on that other board today. Can't say I didn't get a good chuckle out of it.

My post was all tounge-in-cheek though.
I realized that, but I replied nonetheless. :)

I dislike the Flames, but to dislike a player like Phaneuf on false pretences (visor, etc) is just a sign of jelousy. (as most Canuck/Oiler/other fans are of Phaneuf).

I chose to dislike Phaneuf because of the Flaming C on his jersey, not because he is overrated. :)
 

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not overrated at all. Seems like a Scott Steven type dman. Who wouldn't want that in their lineup?

the fact that he's got that offense is a bonus
 

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He is the real deal. Someone said something to the effect that playing Dion in the AHL is the best route to get him some development, but IMO it won't do him as good as playing in the NHL. He is ready for NHL action now, and will develop best by playing with the big boys.
 
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