Happy New Year Dion

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Maple Leafs sign Phaneuf to seven-year contract extension

 

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I'm no fan of 210, but I think this is a pretty good signing by the Leafs - He does eat big minutes, the cap is going up, and the upcoming UFA market is pretty thin regarding defensemen. I mean the Leafs had little choice (and you could argue Dion left some money on the table).

 

[Cobiemonster]

I'm no fan of 210, but I think this is a pretty good signing by the Leafs - He does eat big minutes, the cap is going up, and the upcoming UFA market is pretty thin regarding defensemen. I mean the Leafs had little choice (and you could argue Dion left some money on the table).

Agreed on all points

 

[jstewismybastardson]

i just dont think hes any good lol

 

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i just dont think hes any good lol

How much does PK Subban ask for now? 8 million per season?

 

[mattola]

How much does PK Subban ask for now? 8 million per season?

Montreal is going to rue the day they did not sign him before that norris with the Dion signing.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

How much does PK Subban ask for now? 8 million per season?

if he uses dion as a comparable maybe 10???

 

[mattola]

im shocked hes only 28 I though he was 31 going on 57 with a mind of a Cro-Magnon man

 

[Comeds]

Good signing for the Leafs.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Just pushing the market up. Again.

I'd happily take Karlsson or Pietrangelo at $6.5M over Dion at $7M.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Just pushing the market up. Again.

I'd happily take Karlsson or Pietrangelo at $6.5M over Dion at $7M.

In a heartbeat, hell I would take McDonagh at his salary over Dion, as well as Subban and what he is going to get.

 

[banditshcky11]

I'm no fan of 210, but I think this is a pretty good signing by the Leafs - He does eat big minutes, the cap is going up, and the upcoming UFA market is pretty thin regarding defensemen. I mean the Leafs had little choice (and you could argue Dion left some money on the table).

I was actually discussing what he would get on the open market if he hit it in the off season and if the Flyers should take a stab at him. The conclusion was he'd be looking at $8m a year for 7 years and for that tag with the cap going up that there would be no shortage of teams the Flyers included in the pack chasing him. I agree he isn't the best D-man in the league but he does a lot of things pretty well, eats big minutes against tough competition and is still relatively young. PK is going to get a huge deal now and even though he's the better player I think teams may be a bit more hesitant to give him the term Dion just got because of his attitude.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I was actually discussing what he would get on the open market if he hit it in the off season and if the Flyers should take a stab at him. The conclusion was he'd be looking at $8m a year for 7 years and for that tag with the cap going up that there would be no shortage of teams the Flyers included in the pack chasing him. I agree he isn't the best D-man in the league but he does a lot of things pretty well, eats big minutes against tough competition and is still relatively young. PK is going to get a huge deal now and even though he's the better player I think teams may be a bit more hesitant to give him the term Dion just got because of his attitude.

he would look great with Luke Chien

 

[jstewismybastardson]

not sure if true ... but heard on the radio that James Mirtle saying 210 didnt get a no-move in the new contract

interesting

 

[jstewismybastardson]

im shocked hes only 28 I though he was 31 going on 57 with a mind of a Cro-Magnon man

good lord ... am i ever slipping ... thanks for the reminder

a couple years back i proposed 2-10 becomes known as 10-2 for the 2013-14 season ... my bad for forgetting this name change

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

7M for a guy who coughed up the puck in a game last year against the Islanders after Matt Carkner skated towards him ready to drop the gloves. It led to a goal. Dion isn't anywhere near a 7M defenseman.

 

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7M for a guy who coughed up the puck in a game last year against the Islanders after Matt Carkner skated towards him ready to drop the gloves. It led to a goal. Dion isn't anywhere near a 7M defenseman.

lol - Forgot about that classic moment. Not one of Dion's finest, that's for sure.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

not sure if true ... but heard on the radio that James Mirtle saying 210 didnt get a no-move in the new contract

interesting

I guess that could have contributed to the $ amount.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

I guess that could have contributed to the $ amount.

Is there any other team in the league that would take this contract without the Leafs paying a LARGE portion of it? Give me a break.