Ference and Nystrom are the kinds of moves that make sense - they are good character guys that fill a relatively short-term need (2 or 3 years).
Phaneuf is the kind of payer that has to be a key piece and would be part of the future, part of the core.
And IMO, he isn't a good core piece - too may bad defensive plays, too little hockey IQ.
Do not want.
Core pieces are guys you think you can build a cup winner with. Does anyone think Phaneuf fits that bill? (other than Moon, maybe)
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