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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
I'd rather have Phaneuf.
He's terrible but he's fun to watch (partially because he's terrible).
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From a pure spectator's perspective, Phaneuf is exciting to watch - be it a big shot from the point, a big hit or watching the opposing forward go around him for a goal. Bouwmeester has to be the most boring player in the NHL. Looks bored, plays bored, etc. Not saying that one is better than another, I just know I liked watching Phaneuf more.
As time passes, it'll be interesting to get a better perspective on what happened. New ownership not liking his style, fans/media not liking his abrasiveness, etc., does not add up to the timeline of his firing, only a few days before the start of training camp, evaluations, trades, signings, demotions, etc. As has been said several times already, something happened and the above reasons are just convenient smoke screens.