I wouldn't rank him ahead of Karlsson, Keith, Subban, Chara, Weber, Dougherty. etc.Phaneuf is easily top three defense men in the league. Problem is he plays in Toronto. Every mistake is magnified x10000000.
I wouldn't rank him ahead of Karlsson, Keith, Subban, Chara, Weber, Dougherty. etc.Phaneuf is easily top three defense men in the league. Problem is he plays in Toronto. Every mistake is magnified x10000000.
I would. Exactly what proof do you have that Phaenuef isn't better than those guys?I wouldn't rank him ahead of Karlsson, Keith, Subban, Chara, Weber, Dougherty. etc.
- Sure they play better. The return means restored chemistry, more faceoffs won, and two scoring lines which takes off pressure from the first line.
- Holland I agree should be on the 2nd line. Leave him alone with Lupul and Raymond. It works. Kadri can go down a line. Its about winning as a team, not who is where. Kadri on the 1st or 2nd messes two proven lines.
Toronto brass convinced fans the same about McCabe. Even sent him to the Olympics. We know how that turned out. Phaneuf is good, but would be hard pressed to crack the top 10.
Why ?Are you seriously comparing McCabe with Dion? LMFAO. I guess Ballet is sold out or something sista? I refuse to debate you any further.
The fellows I have mentioned are Norris Trophy winners or at least mentioned as candidates, I can't recall Phaneuf being mentioned in that way at least not since he became a Leaf.I would. Exactly what proof do you have that Phaenuef isn't better than those guys?
Chara has a more experienced and defined defense corp. around him. And still Phaneuf's number's are better or just as good in points.
I take it you are talking about Shea "-12" Weber? Please.
I think you just regurgitated garbage you heard from idiots. The only one who has been as impressive as Phanuef is Subban. The rest have vastly more talented and experienced team mates. Hell some nights Phaneuf is on his own. That fact that Phaneuf is anywhere in the + in +/- is a miracle in itself.
Dion Phaneuf is under consideration for the Canadian Men's Olympic hockey team for Sochi 2014.They are also top candidates for their Olympic teams. I haven't heard anyone mention Pheneuf's name in that regard.
So who is the odd man out? Rielly or maybe Ranger.Evidently Liles and a minor leaguer to Carolina for 30 y.o. Tim Gleason.
Adding some grit, sacrificing some skill (not that it was being utilized).
Seems like a reasonably good move seeing as Liles was not really in their plans.
If Ranger he can be sent down.So who is the odd man out? Rielly or maybe Ranger.
If it is Rielly does he go back to junior?
Gleason is more of a Carlyle type player then Liles. Carlyle will trust him and likely play him more then he did Liles.Doesn't seem to be a huge impact move, looks to be a 5th or 6th d-man, rotating with Ranger & Fraser for that final roster spot. Good for Liles, maybe he'll get a chance to play regularly again.
Holland is too good to be playing 4th line. He should be on 3rd line with Clarkson & Kulemin to try to get another scoring line, or he should be playing with Lupul & Raymond until Kadri gets his scoring touch back.
I like Orr but maybe he shouldn't be dressing every game only to play 5 minutes. Bodie gives more skill, a 4th line with McClement-D'Amigo-Bodie is a solid checking line.
Wrong.The shootout had me nervous as the Wings have done so well with them this season.....
Actually Detroit sucks at the shoot-out this season.The shootout had me nervous as the Wings have done so well with them this season, but it ended well. Bozak is back, 5 points in 2 games. he will make a difference. The new trade is also a good call.
Wrong.
The Detroit Red Wings record in shootouts (including today's game) is 1-7 for the 2013-14 season.
http://espn.go.com/nhl/standings
Then I stand corrected.The charts I was reading aren't that clear.Actually Detroit sucks at the shoot-out this season.
Shoot-out records
Leafs were 6-4, now 7-4
Wings 1-6, now 1-7 ... their only SO win was the game just about a week ago here in Toronto.