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Maybe whichever teams interested in Sekera that fail to sign him might turn to Dion afterwards. I'd expect some calls to come in as the free agent pool shrinks.
Hopefully someone can answer this:
What has Babcock said to make people think he wants Dion on the team?
The only thing I remember him saying (because he was asked straight up in his hiring day presser) is "I'm a fan of Dion's. He's a good kid". That's the only direct words he's said about him as far as I know. I haven't read or heard Babcock talking more directly about Dion regarding him potentially still being a Maple Leaf and captain.
He did say ""I think you have to help your captain do things right," but this was worded in a way that he wasn't necessarily talking about Dion in any way.
I'm just wondering if there were any interviews after his initial presser where he directly spoke about Phaneuf in relation to the Leafs next season?
Ottawa just got one for a goalie. Did you laugh at that. Ottawa done well and it was a little surprising but never say never.
according to Shanny nobody has expressed interest yet and no offers made
Sad
Maybe we can trade him for Stajan
Its not about the goalies its about trying to get Phaneuf a new home and willing to take back contract $$ to facilitate a trade. By taking the Lehtonen contract we could get a 1st in return hopefully.
My plan was to then flip Bernier to San Jose for a 1st, but Boston beat us to the punch by trading them Martin Jones today.
I believe Phaneuf is a player Babcock can and will work with.
Unlike Phil, Dion demonstrates a decent work ethic & character.
Many here think he is not captain material. While I'm not sure he is a stalwart leader I don't see anyone else at this time ready to assume that role with the Leafs.
At least in the short term, I believe DP stays with the Leafs.
Not this again. How do people know anything about Kessel's character at all? He actually seems like a pretty nice guy and good team mate (unless taking a bullet from the media for your captain isn't a good demonstration of character). No offence , but it just drives me crazy when people present their opinion that Kessel has bad character as fact without having any way of knowing or proving that.
I have eyes, his work ethic is horrible.
Let's do Reimer and a 3rd 2017 for Rask
Hey can you please post a source to this? If Phaneuf goes to Oilers then I see the team going to second round in the playoffs...
I. Didn't talk about his work ethic, I mentioned character.
according to Shanny nobody has expressed interest yet and no offers made
Sad
Maybe we can trade him for Stajan
lol @ getting a 1st for phaneuf
Rumor flying now Phaneuf may be going home to EDM.. probably not much in return though
Now that Sekera is gone, Phaneuf to LA makes a lot of sense.
Buffalo, Dallas, Edmonton, Boston could be in the mix too.
Despite Detroit being a team full of skaters, it wasn't really a skating team. Babcock's system does ****** speed. The formation of plays is going to be a lot slower than what we're used to. It's more controlled, tight, and involves continuous forechecking. Dion lack of mobility should be a lot less noticeable.The common perception is that he is difficult to move now, but the hope is that Babcock could salvage some of his value when he gets his hands on him next season. The fact that he's a stiff on skates is going to be a tough task for Babs though.