Phaneuf needs to relearn how to keep his point shot low. He keeps trying to go top shelf every damn time he gets the puck, and all he does is miss every ******* time. I honestly don't care if he's not scoring 20+ goals per season, or leading the league in hits. I just want him to generate some legit chances (maybe shoot for a rebound), and be strong in his defensive end. Get some assists, keep the opposing players to the outside.
If he's still around for contract renewal talks, umm, yeah. No more than $5mil at this rate. He eats big minutes, and plays against top lines. He is valuable in that regard. But if he's not doing both that and being a league leader in points for d-men, then he has to take a pay cut.