ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) Phaneuf really wanted to be a Red Wing apparently: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nick-kypreos-dion-phaneuf-upset-he-want-traded-to-detroit-red-wings/ Realllyyy hoping we revisit this in the offseason after we get swept out of the 1st round. A young, super aggressive right handed offensive defenseman with LOTS of snarl is EXACTLY what this team needs (considering our current roster is literally 100% pussified). I really think being away from the media spotlight and a change of scenery to allow him to focus on his game here would completely turn around his career. This guy has the potential to return to star caliber. Edited April 10, 2015 by ShanahanMan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 Phaneuf really wanted to be a Red Wing apparently: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nick-kypreos-dion-phaneuf-upset-he-want-traded-to-detroit-red-wings/ Realllyyy hoping we revisit this in the offseason after we get swept out of the 1st round. A young, super aggressive right handed offensive defenseman with LOTS of snarl is EXACTLY what this team needs (considering our current roster is literally 100% pussified). I really think being away from the media spotlight and a change of scenery to allow him to focus on his game here would completely turn around his career. This guy has the potential to return to star caliber. Why would Phanuef want to be part of this "pussified", soon-to-be-swept team? Seriously, these Wings aren't much better than the Leafs right now and will be worse when Babcock goes to Toronto. Besides, next year is the year that the Wings finally tank it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) "Have you ever played sports before?" .... classic come back to stupid question. I can't wait till his post season interview conference. Edited April 10, 2015 by RedWingsRox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 "Have you ever played sports before?" .... classic. People have used that exact line to try and win an argument here on LGWs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 I really want Phaneuf here too. He's a 1/2 defensemen on just about any team just like Kronwall. Plays all situations and sticks up for teammates and protects his crease. He'll occasionally destroy somebody too which is nice. Just watch the play of him destroying Oshie. We need that edge on our blueline. The guy is clearly miserable in Toronto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 Jesus Christ. Phaneuf looks like a whipped dog in that video. Unbelievable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 Jesus Christ. Phaneuf looks like a whipped dog in that video. Unbelievable. Because Elisha wears the pants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 I think that the only way Phaneuf is coming here is if the Leafs retain a good chunk of his cap hit, which they've said they won't. He's a good player, but that contract is poisonous, about $2 mil too much and too many years. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 Even if it's for Kindl and Smith? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 Because Elisha wears the pants. I thought she wore Joffrey Lupul's pants...ya know...after they're done doin' it and all. 2 WingsAlways and jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 Phaneuf' scrap contract just means we get him for way cheaper or we can dump Weiss on them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 I thought she wore Joffrey Lupul's pants...ya know...after they're done doin' it and all. Ha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsAlways 486 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 No fatties on the team. I would love to have Kessel in the Winged Wheel. His ass would be walking or riding a bike to practice though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan87 146 Report post Posted April 10, 2015 A young, super aggressive right handed offensive defenseman with LOTS of snarl is EXACTLY what this team needs (considering our current roster is literally 100% pussified) Phaneuf is 30, and left handed. 7 Hockeymom1960, kliq, wingedominance13 and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 He's not really super aggressive. He puts up points because he has skill with the puck and good hockey IQ with a great point shot. He doesn't really jump into the play a lot. Great hitter and protects his crease and is no slouch defensively With Kronner, Phaneuf and DD likely putting up 30+ points our top 4 looks respectable. Phaneuf-DD would be a really well balanced pair that can play shut down and score pretty well 2 frankgrimes and WingsAlways reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 Some good points made as to why he should be considered. My only concern is his tendency to do this to his teammates: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) I dont see the Leafs taking on Weiss's contract unless we gave them a stud like Mantha with him. It doesn't make sense for a team re-building. The ONLY way I could see this, is if the Leafs think they can turn his career around and trade him for more assets. I don't see it, but then again it is the Leafs. Edited April 11, 2015 by kliq 1 Barrie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 I don't see the Leafs trading Phaneuf to the Wings. I thought the Phaneuf to the Wings rumors was a bunch of BS, and was something the Toronto media made up to try and get other teams interest in him. Holland may have asked the Leafs about Phaneuf, which is a GM's job, but it doesn't mean he was seriously interested. It would cost the Leafs more to trade Dion to the Wings. They'd have to pay part of his salary, and would have to take on one of our big salary guys. It would be a bigger hit on their cap. Also, we have 6 RFA's after this season needing contracts. Trading him to a team like Columbus, similar to Clarkson, makes more sense. However, I think the Leafs are stuck with Phaneuf and Kessel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted April 13, 2015 I'm very interested in how this will play out during the summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 13, 2015 I'm very interested in how this will play out during the summer. Same Phaneuf would provide some much needed help. Sure, Wings would have to give up a bit but neither Jurco nor Pulkinnen would be that big of a loss for an established, physical defender guy has been around and knows when to chip in and when to play defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Just read that darren dregger mentioned the wings offered smith weiss and pulkkinen for Phaneuf but the leafs wanted mantha ... First off id hope to god that would of included the leafs paying 2 mill off his salary and 2nd I'm not sure about including pulkkinen With mantha athanasiou etc... Coming I can totally see us giving up pulkkinen in a deal ... But for Phaneuf? I mean pulkkinen is no mcdavid but he did just lead the ahl in goal scoring And spent a nice chunk in the nhl so I'd like to think if he was included in a deal it would be for a bigger name than Phaneuf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 The contract is an issue even sending Weiss out because you get a longer contract back. If the term on both was the same, trading Weiss to balance salary makes sense. The way it is you're just pushing a problem down the road Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Phaneuf stays in Toronto along with his new Coach Babcock. I'm kidding, I'm kidding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pondrocket 35 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Nope, I think Holland has a much clearer view of his team. He can't fool himself any longer. He needs a couple top 4 D to hit prime in 3 to 4 years. He will rebuild in a more meaningful way. He has to, in order for them to improve fast enough to be competitive when the new arena opens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadgerBob 297 Report post Posted April 15, 2015 Can we just go after JVR? He's really the only person on that team I'd want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites