Dion Phaneuf Appreciation Thread

[Big Papa Cheese]

I find it really funny when people say, 'we should just get a new number one defensemen'. Like do you not understand how hard it is to be/find a great defensemen in the nhl!

 

[Tony Romo]

Another thing is he is hitting the net more then he was last year

 

[hockeyfanz*]

I find it really funny when people say, 'we should just get a new number one defensemen'. Like do you not understand how hard it is to be/find a great defensemen in the nhl![/QUOTE]


Yup....almost as hard as winning the Stanley Cup.

 

[ScotsLeaf]

Whaaaa??

Ha ha I realised as soon as I posted I should have added, 'Although I'm sure he has his detractors on here too'

 

[Damisoph]

Ya he's a real good player...but that protruding forehead.

 

[BayStreetBullies*]

Ya he's a real good player...but that protruding forehead.

Could be worse. He could look like Logan 'Bugs Bunny' Couture.

 

[bunjay]

He's playing quite well this year, I have to admit. Calmer and much better shot selection on the PP, more intelligent hitting. Him and Gunnar make a very good pair.

Still a little too nonchalant for my liking about getting back into position at times, but you can't argue with the results so far. Still sometimes wonder about the guy's conditioning.

 

[Duffman955]

He's playing quite well this year, I have to admit. Calmer and much better shot selection on the PP, more intelligent hitting. Him and Gunnar make a very good pair.

Still a little too nonchalant for my liking about getting back into position at times, but you can't argue with the results so far. Still sometimes wonder about the guy's conditioning.

If he could improve his cardio, he could take his game to another level.

 

[zeke]

You guys are mistaking calm, patience and poise for nonchalance.

If you think he's not fit...you're nuts.

 

[blueberrie]

He's playing quite well this year, I have to admit. Calmer and much better shot selection on the PP, more intelligent hitting. Him and Gunnar make a very good pair.

Still a little too nonchalant for my liking about getting back into position at times, but you can't argue with the results so far. Still sometimes wonder about the guy's conditioning.

Dion is very dedicated to his conditioning, apparently during his time in Calgary he was the only one to come close to Iginla's fitness tests.

 

[StringsAttached]

If he could improve his cardio, he could take his game to another level.

Yeah I heard he smokes, hope he quits he'll have even more endurance.

 

[wulfio*]

Yeah I heard he smokes, hope he quits he'll have even more endurance.

smoking? thats dumb, get him on the dip.

 

[unitedstars]

Could be worse. He could look like Logan 'Bugs Bunny' Couture.

Off topic but Couture would look so good on this team with Kessel and Jvr.

 

[bunjay]

Dion is very dedicated to his conditioning, apparently during his time in Calgary he was the only one to come close to Iginla's fitness tests.

I could not possibly care less what apparently happened in Calgary. Some nights he's completely gassed after 20 minutes. People are always talking about how crazy his minutes are. They aren't, he falls right on average for #1 defensemen around the league. Zdeno Chara is dedicated to his conditioning. Phaneuf, apparently, is not.

 

[Jackothy]

I do that in public. If I start talking Leafs to someone and they start ripping on Phaneuf, I start planning my escape from the conversation.

Love that Avatar.

 

[WillNyeTheHockeyGuy]

This is the way he usually plays. His gaffs only occur due to exhaustion, so pretty much whenever Carlyle overplays him. I'm not surprised in the least with how he's performing.

 

[Jtabo]

Another thing is he is hitting the net more then he was last year

I'm pretty sure he was top 10 or something last year in shooting % for D. The fact he "misses the net" is a myth that's already been debunked.

 

[Jtabo]

If he plays this way for the whole season, he will definetly start changing opinions. Could be a darkhorse for Team Canada and Norris.

 

[LV*]

I like him with Rielly.

 

[mapleleaf979]

Trade Phaneuf, 6.5 million for him and 5-6-7 more years? No thanks. I will lose faith in Nonis the day he signs Phaneuf to big money.

 

[mikebel111*]

Trade Phaneuf, 6.5 million for him and 5-6-7 more years? No thanks. I will lose faith in Nonis the day he signs Phaneuf to big money.

He has been great. I give him a raise and not look back

 

[Leafs at Knight]

Trade Phaneuf, 6.5 million for him and 5-6-7 more years? No thanks. I will lose faith in Nonis the day he signs Phaneuf to big money.

Cool your welcome to switch teams , no one stopping you

 

[Einzakin]

4 years at 6.5... or longer at a smaller front-loaded contract.. He has been solid for us overall, and has been our best D this year without a doubt

 

[LeafOfBread]

Phaneuf has been incredible thus far. I don't even think I can remember any plays where he was the main guy at fault so far this year. He's the only competent d-man who plays well almost every game.

I just hope he can keep it up though. He's started off great before only to slow down later in the season.

It is funny though how everyone here was freaking out at him during pre-season and whining and *****ing. Those of you who did all look like absolute morons now.

 

[hockeywiz542]

Hey guys,

Did you know that Dion Phaneuf has a younger brother, Dane, who currently plays for the Sherwood Park Crusaders of the Alberta Junior Hockey League?

http://ajhl.esportsdesk.com/leagues...ueID=3464&playerID=933547&teamID=378818&pos=D

PHANEUF, Dane

Current Team: Sherwood Park Crusaders

Jersey Number: 2

Position: D

Height: 5'10

Weight: 180

Gender: Male

Hometown: Edmonton, AB

Shoots: Right

Date of Birth: January 29, 1994 (19 years)