What is Dion Phaneuf worth?
With the Toronto Maple Leafs embarking on a rebuild, according to Cathal Kelly of The Globe and Mail, almost no one on the roster is safe. Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli were traded to the Nashville Predators Sunday. A few core players have been identified and Phaneuf, not surprisingly, isn't one of them.
There is no guarantee a Phaneuf deal happens before the March 2 trade deadline. Heck, it's not even a guarantee the deal happens in the summer or at all. Finding a willing partner to take Phaneuf and a $7 million cap hit that runs through 2021 won't be easy.
At least the Leafs are open to the idea.
So, again, what is Phaneuf worth? Based on his contract, age and production, it's not an easy answer.
1. Tell us a little about yourself
"Hi. My name is Dion. I play left defense for the Toronto Maple Leafs. I enjoy booming slap shots, booming hits and participating in emotionless fights every time my team falls behind by two goals."
Phaneuf will turn 30 in April. He will be 36 when his contract expires. He will earn $8 million ...
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Article written by Dave Lozo
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