Wow. So, so no good....
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And apparently, the non-salute - a decision made by the players - will continue.
The coaching staff wasn't aware of the change, nor was management, so the senseless nature of this ill-timed snub was conceived in the Leafs' dressing room and supported by a leadership group whose kevlar is paper-thin after a week's worth of taking bullets over poor play and bad manners (Phil Kessel).
But before any felt is ripped from his sweater - and Phaneuf's been framed for all things wrong with the Leafs this season, let's revisit a few things:
Phaneuf is vocal. He can lash out - seemingly without a filter - and has been known to go after coaches and general managers if he feels it's in the best interests of the team. He's hard on those around him and he's most definitely hard on himself, allowing outside criticism to seep into his world. But know this: As bad as he's been on some nights and as handcuffed as some believe Toronto is by his multi-year contract and $7 million cap hit, there is a trade market for him that's at least 10 teams deep (Calgary included).
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http://www.tsn.ca/dreger-report-alfr...o-end-1.140932
Hahaha! I sincerely doubt it.
If Calgary brought in Mr. $7M himself while we have Gio making almost half that, I would not want to see what happens.
Why on earth would the Flames, who seemingly finally have a dressing room in harmony, bring in Dion?