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Locke · 07-13-2013, 02:21 AM

The problem with Phaneuf is context.

He's paid like a top 2 Dman, and yet he cant play as a top 2 Dman.

Hes a good player so long as you're not expecting too much of him, but everyone expects far too much from him. His contract dictates that he should offer more, but there isnt any more to offer.

If Dion were a $3.5M Dman expected to log top 4 minutes then teams would be over the moon with joy, but he isnt.

07-13-2013, 02:21 AM	#14
Locke Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Income Tax Central Exp:	The problem with Phaneuf is context. He's paid like a top 2 Dman, and yet he cant play as a top 2 Dman. Hes a good player so long as you're not expecting too much of him, but everyone expects far too much from him. His contract dictates that he should offer more, but there isnt any more to offer. If Dion were a $3.5M Dman expected to log top 4 minutes then teams would be over the moon with joy, but he isnt. __________________ The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves! This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness. The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.