Dion Phaneuf

  1. Toronto Maple Leafs: Time for Dion Phaneuf to Be Stripped of His Captaincy?

    Charlie Conacher. Ted Kennedy. George Armstrong. Darryl Sitttler. Wendel Clarke. Mats Sundin. Dion Phaneuf . This is a very brief timeline of the different captains in Toronto Maple Leafs history...

    Matthew Sookram Written by Matthew Sookram about 1 month ago 3,609 reads 55 comments

  2. 2012 NHL Offseason: The Entry Draft and the Toronto Maple Leaf Game Plan

    In a lot of ways, this NHL draft is going to define Toronto for the next three to five years. It will go a long way toward either cementing or destroying Brian Burke's job security with the Maple Leafs...

    Torrin Batchelor Written by Torrin Batchelor about 1 month ago 7,762 reads 133 comments

  3. Toronto Maple Leafs Mathematically Eliminated from Playoffs: What's Next?

    After defeating the Edmonton Oilers on February 6th for their third win in a row, the Toronto Maple Leafs were in a good playoff position, sitting in seventh place with 62 points...

    Ramy Eljawhary Written by Ramy Eljawhary about 2 months ago 1,617 reads 38 comments

  4. Toronto Maple Leafs: Epic Collapse in Playoff Run Good for Hockey

    The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a free fall. The Leafs are 1-8-1 in their last 10 games and, as of last night, are so far out of the final playoff spot that there is little or no chance of them making it back to a postseason position...

    Jim Flannery Written by Jim Flannery about 3 months ago 987 reads 60 comments

  5. NHL Fantasy Draft: Surprises, Head Scratchers and Rivalries Galore

    The NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft has just concluded and we had a barnburner of a draft. Team Alfredsson and Team Chara are complete. For a full view of the rosters listed click here ...

    Isaac Smith Written by Isaac Smith about 4 months ago 2,929 reads 34 comments

  6. 25 Biggest Hits of the First Half of the NHL Season (video)

    We're headed to the second half of the season, and there have been some enormous hits—both legal and illegal—this season. While many of the big shots have required the attention of Mr...

    Tab Bamford Written by Tab Bamford about 5 months ago 1,605 reads 17 comments

  7. 2012 NHL All-Star Game: Who Will and Should Start from the Eastern Conference

    Like any other sport, every NHL All-Star Game has undeserving participants. Usually, they are players making it on reputation. In the NHL, they might be those who play for the host team...

    MJ Kasprzak Written by MJ Kasprzak about 5 months ago 2,636 reads 10 comments

  8. Toronto Maple Leafs: 6 Keys to Success in the New Year

    For the second consecutive season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have wasted a very impressive start to the season...

    Jonathan Reid Written by Jonathan Reid about 5 months ago 2,944 reads 26 comments

  9. Toronto Maple Leafs: Has Captain Dion Phaneuf Gone Missing?

    Everyone in Leafs Nation remembers when the blockbuster trade for now Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf happened. There was a lot of opinion on both sides of the fence...

    Eric Warren Written by Eric Warren about 5 months ago 1,987 reads 31 comments

  10. Top 10 Hardest Hits of the Season so Far (With Video)

    We are currently one-third of the way through the season, and I thought it would be appropriate to do a retrospective compilation of some of the most devastating hits that have occurred in the league so far...

    Shane Fraser Written by Shane Fraser about 6 months ago 2,455 reads 19 comments

  11. The Toronto Maple Leafs: Delivering the NHL's Five Biggest Hits of the Year

    The Toronto Maple Leafs have been playing an exceptionally tough brand of hockey this year, maybe more so than at any time in recent history...

    Jason Ham Written by Jason Ham about 6 months ago 2,032 reads 3 comments

  12. Toronto Maple Leafs: 10 Reasons There's a Serious Buzz Surrounding the Team

    The Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL have been the buzz of the hockey world in the past few weeks. The team is just awesome to gossip about. So many stories, so much to talk about...

    Mark Colvin Written by Mark Colvin about 6 months ago 1,270 reads 6 comments

  13. Toronto Maple Leafs: 10 Biggest Changes They Must Make to Reach Playoffs

    While Toronto is currently sitting in a playoff spot, their recent play is hardly enough to establish their ranking in cement...

    Adam Davis Written by Adam Davis about 7 months ago 5,733 reads 38 comments

  14. NHL Video: The 10 Biggest Hits of October

    This season is already in full swing and with it comes big saves, big goals, and most importantly big hits. This season already features some bruisers that are setting the pace for a big-hitting season...

    Antonio Bonkalski Written by Antonio Bonkalski about 7 months ago 930 reads 3 comments

  15. Toronto Maple Leafs: Profiling the Top 5 Game Changers of the 2011-12 NHL Season

    Heroes come in many shapes and sizes, some more likely than others. But one thing they all have in common is their ability to affect significant and positives change when they are needed most...

    Steve Wolosewich Written by Steve Wolosewich about 7 months ago 960 reads 12 comments

  16. 5 Reasons Why This Year Will Be Different for the Toronto Maple Leafs

    With the start of each NHL season, Maple Leafs fans everywhere plan the Stanley Cup parade route in Toronto, and book time off work in June to watch playoff games...

    Daniel Powers Written by Daniel Powers about 7 months ago 1,937 reads 8 comments

  17. Toronto Maple Leafs: Defenseman Dion Phaneuf Returns to Form

    The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a great 5-1-1 start, and while everyone is marveling over the production of star forward Phil Kessel, what may be even more promising is the play of Dion Phaneuf , who has returned to his previous fearsome form...

    Mark Anderson Written by Mark Anderson about 7 months ago 1,446 reads 17 comments

  18. Dion Phaneuf: Where Does the Maple Leafs Chief Rank Among Former Captains?

    As the 18th captain in Toronto Maple Leafs history, Dion Phaneuf has some pretty big skates to fill. He is trying to follow six players who are in the top 10 of all time in ...

    Adam Davis Written by Adam Davis about 7 months ago 1,287 reads 20 comments

  19. Toronto Maple Leafs: Who Has the Best Shot at an Award in the Next Few Years

    Before people start getting the wrong idea about the purpose of this article, it is solely a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs system and who amongst them would be the most likely to win one of the yearly NHL awards...

    Neil Grewal Written by Neil Grewal about 8 months ago 2,622 reads 18 comments

  20. Toronto Maple Leafs of 2011/2012: What We've Seen so Far

    Two games into the 2011/2012 NHL season and the Toronto Maple Leafs boast a perfect winning record...

    Jason Ham Written by Jason Ham about 8 months ago 732 reads 5 comments

  21. James Reimer Makes 31 Saves; Habs Fall to Leafs

    The inaugural game of the 2011-2012 for the Canadiens could’ve been a better one. Although Montreal dominated the game in the shot count, they fell short to the Toronto Maple Leafs by a score of 2-0...

    Ahnaf Ahmed Written by Ahnaf Ahmed about 8 months ago 114 reads 1 comments

  22. NHL Predictions 2011-12: Power Ranking the Top 12 Defensive Pairings in Hockey

    It's always been said that the best way to build a hockey team is from the back end. That means that after securing a franchise goaltender, the focus shifts to building a solid defensive corps...

    Joseph Deluca Written by Joseph Deluca about 8 months ago 1,301 reads 17 comments

  23. Toronto Maple Leafs: Why Ron Wilson Is on the Hottest Seat of All NHL Coaches

    Toronto does not have much competition (other than Montreal ) when it comes to where the mecca of hockey is...

    John Doherty Written by John Doherty about 9 months ago 1,780 reads 28 comments

  24. Dion Phaneuf May Be in Danger of Suspension After Head Hit on Tim Conboy

    Opening day of the 2011-2012 NHL preseason was highlighted by a game between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs ...

    Jason Sapunka Written by Jason Sapunka about 9 months ago 2,955 reads 26 comments

  25. Toronto Maple Leafs: Predicting the Top 5 Sin Bin Goons

    Enforcers, brawlers, goons and cheap shot artists—like them or hate them, they are still an integral part of the NHL landscape for better or worse...

    Peter Kleiss Written by Peter Kleiss about 9 months ago 2,048 reads 14 comments