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Kane and Toews Re-sign: Should Leafs Trade Phaneuf? Buzzcast at 1pm

July 9, 2014, 12:25 PM ET [456 Comments]
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Breaking: Kane and Toews have re-signed in Chicago. 10.5M a piece per TSN.

It is starting to feel like a reactionary move to me. There is no question that teams have called Dave Nonis about Phaneuf, but at the end of the day due to his contract, teams he would want to play for and the right return, Phaneuf remains a Maple Leaf...and apparently will for this season...(although things can quickly change)

There is no question that two of the league's staple franchises are looking like bridesmaids following this years UFA frenzy and the initial trade period... Toronto and Detroit have not addressed their needs and despite aggressively pursuing options have found themselves on the outside looking in.

And with that, in Toronto, the pressure to "DO SOMETHING" grows by the second and the focus on their asset named Dion is narrowing. I get the frustration. This team came close two years ago to upsetting the Cup Champs, and then last year fell back after suffering several key injuries and having their two main UFA pickups fail them.

But the core is still young in Toronto. And quite strong...



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