Should, but isn't, so the solution to fixing a weak D shouldn't be to trade the strongest part of it.

As for a 3man, lets not be silly. This is like the Kessel arguement all over again.
- systemtool

Well, I know this isn't the same for every team, but he'd be #3 on the Kings, so the whole trade scenario to LA thing is just laughable.

Lombardi is not dumb enough to trade for the guy (some people were asking for Toffoli, a #1 or #2 D, and picks/prospects)when I'm sure he'll get at least 7 mil as a FA and his contract is up this year right?

7 mil for Phaneuf and a guy like Tanev who is a better player makes 1.5 mill? Boy, is he ever in for an increase.
- Beachcomber

Mason Raymond has as many goals As one sedin and 2 more than the other, at $1m per...

Gee...who would have guessed?
- systemtool

That's the most annoying thing about him.


He's a polarizing player that is gonna always draw lots if hate.


I'm sick of him being the topic. Trade him to San Jose so I never have to hear or see him again.

That's my wish

That's why I'd rather move him for assets and look for a true number 1 guy who deserves 8 mil
- Pikey Fan

Where does this 8 mil figure keep coming from?

Phaneuf isn't going to get 8 and he's not asking for it.

That's the most annoying thing about him.


He's a polarizing player that is gonna always draw lots if hate.


I'm sick of him being the topic. Trade him to San Jose so I never have to hear or see him again.

That's my wish
- robin_steele264

pretty sure you will be safe from phaneuf talk in the oilers blog

hint hint

ur the chemist not me..
- BingoLady

*You're...


Apparently I'm the linguist also...

No you didn't
- Sammich

Always

PS: Fixed

7 mil for Phaneuf and a guy like Tanev who is a better player makes 1.5 mill? Boy, is he ever in for an increase.
- Beachcomber

Where does this 8 mil figure keep coming from?

Phaneuf isn't going to get 8 and he's not asking for it.
- Leeman4Gilmour

The same place kadri demanding Tavares money came from.

Mason Raymond has as many goals As one sedin and 2 more than the other, at $1m per...
- Big_Lightnin

And Van let him walk for Zip!

So u think thats what he's looking for???
- Fruitcakenipple

All reports are his ask was $7m x 7-8 yrs

Your logic is (frank)ed.

Phaneuf isn't a number one.. So let's just get rid of him and go get one that is.

How's that worked out with replacing sundin? Jesus.. It's been pretty near a decade. Anyone with a brain would've just gone out and gotten a number 1 centre by now.
- joel878

You don't pay guys number one money when they aren't number one guys.

That's like paying bozak 8 (frank)ing million dollars since we don't have a number one guy

pretty sure you will be safe from phaneuf talk in the oilers blog

hint hint
- Sammich

Where does this 8 mil figure keep coming from?

Phaneuf isn't going to get 8 and he's not asking for it.
- Leeman4Gilmour

Cause kessel got $8x8, so naturally Phaneuf wants the same thing... Cause the media is that (frank)ing stupid

Well, I know this isn't the same for every team, but he'd be #3 on the Kings, so the whole trade scenario to LA thing is just laughable.

Lombardi is not dumb enough to trade for the guy (some people were asking for Toffoli, a #1 or #2 D, and picks/prospects)when I'm sure he'll get at least 7 mil as a FA and his contract is up this year right?
- StayTunedMTC

Well he is number one on leafs so he should get paid more than doughty

You don't pay guys number one money when they aren't number one guys.

That's like paying bozak 8 (frank)ing million dollars since we don't have a number one guy
- Pikey Fan

Hammer hits nail on the head!

That's the most annoying thing about him.


He's a polarizing player that is gonna always draw lots if hate.


I'm sick of him being the topic. Trade him to San Jose so I never have to hear or see him again.

That's my wish
- robin_steele264

We should trade him from the Leafs so that he can go back to being a solid #1 defenseman.

Maybe we can get Weber instead, and then he can be our new #2.

You don't pay guys number one money when they aren't number one guys.

That's like paying bozak 8 (frank)ing million dollars since we don't have a number one guy
- Pikey Fan

If you think phaneuf is going to be getting 8 million a season, you've suffered severe brain damage, and this conversation is dead.

Cause kessel got $8x8, so naturally Phaneuf wants the same thing... Cause the media is that (frank)ing stupid
- Big_Lightnin

Look around these boards to see who their customers are.

We should trade him from the Leafs so that he can go back to being a solid #1 defenseman.

Maybe we can get Weber instead, and then he can be our new #2.
- Leeman4Gilmour

Did you just compare Phaneuf with Weber?

You don't pay guys number one money when they aren't number one guys.

That's like paying bozak 8 (frank)ing million dollars since we don't have a number one guy
- Pikey Fan

Ding ding ding bingo. Nailed it.

All reports are his ask was $7m x 7-8 yrs
- Big_Lightnin

Apparently hes turned down offers from the Leafs already.


Leafs dont wanna give him that long of a term I guess

Hammer hits nail on the head!
- whipper334

It's his fault for sliding 100ft down the ice like a stupid (frank)er!!!

Did you just compare Phaneuf with Weber?
- whipper334

No he's saying Phaneuf is a #1 and Weber is a #2...

Did you just compare Phaneuf with Mike Weber?
- whipper334

Fixed...