All Entries Tagged With: "Phaneuf"
Leafs’ Top Priority: Offense
The turmoil that surrounds the opening day of free agency can often leave teams with immovable contracts for the forseeable future. The allure of acquiring impact players without relinquising assets can blur the line between a conservative and aggressive approach to remedy team needs. And, as often the case, it could make or break a [...]
The Resurgence of Phaneuf?
When Dion Phaneuf was anointed the next captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, many wondered if the once purported Norris candidate would manage to handle the expectations of being the Leafs’ captain while also attempting to get his career back on track. With nine games until the 2010-11 season comes to a close, Phaneuf’s first campaign [...]
TRADE DEADLINE ANTICIPATION: How This One Is Shaping Up
So on Monday we saw a few deals that some idle hands and clearly not-so-idle tongues of GMs created over the break. The cost of dmen went up as Grebeshkov and Leopold cost a 2nd rounder a-piece. So, thanks to Monday, the market has been set and the cost is a bit high as dmen [...]
Victim of Expectations
Dion Phaneuf, as of right now, is not a Norris trophy candidate. Phaneuf took the National Hockey League by storm in his rookie season, producing 20 goals as a 20-year-old defenseman. He then had a successful sophomore campaign, breaking the 50-point barrier. In his third year, he had a 10-point increase and produced 60 points, [...]
Phaneuf Wants Playoffs
It didn't take long for Dion Phaneuf to make an impact on the Leafs. Not only did he throw 6 hits in the game on Saturday, but fans got a look at his incredlble one-timer release, and his physicality on the back end. He has been playing with Luke Schenn on the penalty kill, Francois [...]
Post-Game Thoughts: Truculence Personified
Not one player on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2009-10 squad has had their name chanted in the Air Canada Center. It took Dion Phaneuf all of 6 minutes and 51 seconds. When Travis Zajac had his face plastered into the boards, I just knew we had found our very own Chuck Norris. Then, Phaneuf dropped [...]
FEATURED RUMOR COMES TRUE: Hockey Insider Calls The Phaneuf Desperation
I asked HendricksHockey’s Hockey Insider for some rumors back last week. He gave me a blog 2 days ago, but it sat in my inbox because of a work deadline. Lo and behold…his Phaneuf call came true. Calgary was desperate to move him. So here it is… Hey all, Hockey Insider here from HendricksHockey.com; Big [...]
RUMOR BOARD: HOCKEYLEAKS Weighs In On Phaneuf for Lecavalier?
Corey Johnson of HockeyLeaks.com dropped us a blog from his site, Hockeyleaks.com. He’s submitted it over to us on the HockeyIndependent rumor board to some discussion on some of those issues. So, without further adieu…. Phaneuf for Lecavalier? What a blockbuster that would be, right? I brought it up a few weeks ago, though I [...]
RUMOR BOARD: Spector On Rumormill – Ray Whitney to Kings? Witt Untradeable? Phaneuf Reality? And More
Everyone should know Lyle Richardson, otherwise known as Spector of SpectorsHockey.net. He is a busy man who works for FoxSports, THN, Puck Daddy’s Free Agent Chats, and also has his own site. I’ve asked Lyle to take part in our Rumor Board, where each week he will weigh in on the hot ones that you, [...]
My Take on Team Canada’s Roster + Line Combinations
2010 Team Canada Men’s Hockey Roster Forwards Patrice Bergeron, L’Ancienne-Lorette, Que. (Boston Bruins) Sidney Crosby, Cole Harbour, N.S. (Pittsburgh Penguins) Alternate captain Ryan Getzlaf, Regina, Sask. (Anaheim Ducks) Dany Heatley, Calgary, Alta. (San Jose Sharks) Jarome Iginla, St. Albert, Alta. (Calgary Flames) Alternate captain Patrick Marleau, Aneroid Sask. (San Jose Sharks) Brenden Morrow, Carlyle, [...]
No Doubt
The Blackhawks put the hammer down in the second period and rolled over the Calgary Flames 7-1 on Thursday night. The Hawks have now outscored the Flames 13-1 over the last five periods. The stunned Calgary crowed appeared to stay around for the final frame although the team provided a listless effort to conclude the [...]
Battle of Alberta: Welcome Back Comrie Edition
Before looking ahead to tonight’s game against the Oilers, there are a few things about the season opener on Thursday that I’ve not yet been able to shake. Granted it was only one game, but considering it was our first look at the new look Flames (sporting some sharp old look jerseys) there are some [...]
Bandwagon Seats Available….. And Answers
Collectively the Blackhawks are a very good hockey team. Individually they are not a group of battle tested veteran, all star caliber players…..yet. Now that they are 0-3 for the preseason there are some who may consider giving up their seats on the Hawks bandwagon. Three preseason losses in a row doesn’t mean very much, but if you [...]
