After weeks of speculation, the Toronto Maple Leafs have officially reached an agreement with captain Dion Phaneuf on a seven-year contract extension.
The team made the announcement on Twitter:
Maple Leafs general manager Dave Nonis told the team's official site that Phaneuf remains a pillar of the building process in Toronto:
"Dion is our team leader and has been a pillar in our building process," said Nonis. "He has proven to be a very durable and reliable defenceman in all facets of the game. He plays big minutes in every situation for us and we're pleased to have him under contract for the next seven seasons."
In the same report, the talented defenseman talked about the honor of being the captain of one of the league's most storied franchises:
"This is a very proud day for me and my family," said Phaneuf. "I'm very honoured to be the captain of this historic franchise and to maintain the opportunity to play and represent the Toronto Maple Leafs for many years to come. We have passionate fans and a dedicated ownership group. I have great teammates and look forward to growing ...
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Dion Phaneuf and Toronto Maple Leafs Agree to 7-Year Contract Extension
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