Everyone expected the flashy player we all saw in Calgary, but he just lost a step for some reason. However, to his credit, he still managed to be a steady defenseman (despite his occasional lapses) who was really misused. He was unfairly used as a whipping boy by almost every Toronto sports journalist and by almost every fan, which was ******** because he was a great player and an even better guy overall. I will always appreciate the fact that Dion took all the abuse for years and he did not complain a single time. Phaneuf will definitely be missed here, I'll always respect him and I can honestly say that he is my favourite non-Leafs player despite playing for the Senators. I wish him luck in the future and I hope Ottawa treats him well.