No doubt that Phaneuf has flaws but he is a dynamic player who was fun although sometimes frustrating to watch, and there was no questioning his competitiveness, heart and desire. The Flames went downhill fast when he left. I don't mind Wideman but I don't see many similarities in their game. Wideman is a player who has a good shot and thinks the game well enough that it makes up for being a below-average skater and not having a lot of skill. Having said that, I don't think Phaneuf's a good fit for the flames at 7m per season, and Wideman is having a good year.
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