Speculation: Dion Phaneuf: where is he?

[HockeyGuruPitka]

I read an article on NHL.com stating that he had multiple teams reach out and express interest. At his age he might be disappointed with the options though. He’s more of a bottom pairing/extra defensemen that maybe signed by a non-playoff team for veteran presence at this point. I imagine there’s interest in PTOs or one year low paying deals but he might think he’s worth more than that.

Also, despite the fact he’s matured a lot since his early feuds and nasty media comments but I have to wonder if that would sour some teams looking for the typical “character” traits they seek from declining veterans.

Well said. would also assume that hes looking for a good "fit". Likely doesnt want to have to relocate the family in order for a 1 year deal at league minimum.

 

[StuckOutHere]

Probably in PEI

 

[DFC]

I hope he signs another contract, just because this will be a sad way for a good career to end. People will always remember him in relation to his contract/expectations rather than what he was. I really hope he's not seen 10 years from now as a bad defenseman, because of the way it ended.

 

[Primary Assist]

Pretty sure I saw him in the subway station this morning, allowing people through after they swipe their card

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Yeah I heard he might get a PTO from the Ducks

Hell Yes so that his wife Actress Elisha Cuthbert can be seen in a Ducks jersey Elisha is the one best looking actresses in history, the Canadian 'Marilyn Monroe'.

 

[weinsink]

The pylon lol..nobody cares anyways

 

[YP44]

I hope he signs another contract, just because this will be a sad way for a good career to end. People will always remember him in relation to his contract/expectations rather than what he was. I really hope he's not seen 10 years from now as a bad defenseman, because of the way it ended.

He was good in junior and would have been a hell of a good NHL D-man in the old NHL. Once the game switched from the clutch and grab his ceiling fell to a very good top 4. He has never been a good 1/2 guy.
Now he is a 6/7.

He has had a good career but not like we are talking about a top tier guy for a long length of time.

 

[robertocarlos]

Having lunch with Hollywood movie stars.

 

[DFC]

He was good in junior and would have been a hell of a good NHL D-man in the old NHL. Once the game switched from the clutch and grab his ceiling fell to a very good top 4. He has never been a good 1/2 guy.
Now he is a 6/7.

He has had a good career but not like we are talking about a top tier guy for a long length of time.

I know. But he's really not even remembered for what he was now. Which was a pretty good... what? #3? I just hope we remember more than the trade, and the buyout, and the ugly way we got to this point. He was a solid player through his prime. Not a HOFer or anything, but he's kind of become a joke, and that's not really fair either.

 

[Paris in Flames]

I admittedly haven't seen a lot of him since he left Toronto so I'm not fully able to say "he's done" but... that does seem to be a general consensus.

Not the greatest player but a pretty solid dude overall. If this is it for him then he had a solid career. Enjoy having his health, his money and a beautiful family.

 

[JoeCool16]

Could he settle into a solid 6/7 role, like Luke Schenn is trying to? Still somewhat useful, but in a much, much different spot?

 

[DavidBL]

Pretty sure the Ducks Atheltic writer mentioned they saw him on the ice training here in CA. Just speculating that Ducks could offer a PTO.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Probably Vegas gives him a PTO, that, Vancouver or Anaheim.

 

[MessierII]

He was good in junior and would have been a hell of a good NHL D-man in the old NHL. Once the game switched from the clutch and grab his ceiling fell to a very good top 4. He has never been a good 1/2 guy.
Now he is a 6/7.

He has had a good career but not like we are talking about a top tier guy for a long length of time.

He was a hell of a good D man in the NHL for the first 4 years. Fell off a bit in Toronto but was still solid up until a couple years ago.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Dion Phaneuf was the worst player on an awful Kings team. He was the drizzling shits. I'm assuming there are 30 other NHL clubs who prefer not to ice an anchor in their lineup.

 

[Paul4587]

Pretty sure the Ducks Atheltic writer mentioned they saw him on the ice training here in CA. Just speculating that Ducks could offer a PTO.

Yeah he definitely mentioned it. Said he spotted him one day but wasn’t there the next day when he looked out for him. Speculated he could be at camp on a PTO.

 

[SotasicA]

Where are any of us, really?

I only wish I was at the position in life Dion currently is.

 

[YP44]

Could he settle into a solid 6/7 role, like Luke Schenn is trying to? Still somewhat useful, but in a much, much different spot?

I was hoping that would be how LA used him this year and then buy him out next

 

[Artorius Horus T]

He is right here with his wife, we are binge watching 24.....

Jack Bauer is about to murder some anonymous baddies
and torture the main recurring character, who has just been discovered as the mole of the season.
But wait...there's more, its the twist time!!!.

 

[Marlo Stanfield]

He can probably afford the time off tbh.

Just work on fitness, wait to sign in-season if anyone gets injured/needs depth

 

[Ace of Hades]

At home banging elisha cuthbert with his millions.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

He is right here with his wife, we are binge watching 24.....

Jack Bauer is about to murder some anonymous baddies
and torture the main recurring character, who has just been discovered as the mole of the season.
But wait...there's more, its the twist time!!!.

Meanwhile while Jack is off being awesome his daughter Kim is busy almost being eaten by a cougar or complaining about her life or some other useless plot line.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Meanwhile while Jack is off being awesome his daughter Kim is busy almost being eaten by a cougar or complaining about her life or some other useless plot line.

Then.... Nina comes back from the dead (again), kidnaps Kim (again) and tries to kill Jack (again)....

 

[kings11]

Still looking for his man!

 

[BudBundy]

On a palatial beach estate in LA in board shorts and a v-neck T

Singing bad Karaoke. Lol

Honestly if I was married to Elisha Cuthbert, I’d never leave the house.