Im really fighting with this pick, and Im not entirely sure why
Maybe because I expected him to be gone by now, and was looking at going in a different direction
selected more for his potential, than for what hes already accomplished in his short career
with our second round selection:
Defenceman: Dion Phaneuf (doo, doo, doo-doo-doo 
)
Championships are built on defence, and The (neon) Dion will hopefully be a part of many championships for the Flames
Although he has only played 3.5 seasons in the NHL, Dion is establishing himself as a top tier Dman.
He may be having his struggles so far in the season, but early in his career, Phaneuf has shown he has all the tools necessary to take the next step and be regarded as one of the games best
In his rookie campaign, he accomplished a feat that only 2 other Dmen have ever done, by scoring 20 goals. He was also a runner up for the Calder trophy awarded to the leagues best rookie. Last year he finished second in Norris Trophy voting to perennial winner Nik Lidstrom