Dion Phaneuf

  1. Ranking the 5 Most Crucial Players to Toronto Maple Leafs' Playoff Hopes

    With the Toronto Maple Leafs playoff-bound for the first time in nearly a decade, excitement is picking up in hockey's unofficial capital...

    Jon Reid Written by Jon Reid about 1 month ago 1,828 reads 18 comments

  2. Phaneuf Fails at Chance to Win over Hearts of Fickle Maple Leafs Fans

    (Toronto) -- It is a fan base who's captains have been larger than life over the past 20 years. From Clark to Gilmour to Sundin, wearing the C is a badge of honor in a city where they bleed blue and long for the glory of the past...

    Jeff Piechowski Written by Jeff Piechowski about 4 months ago 1,543 reads 34 comments

  3. Leafs Talk: Should Dion Phaneuf Be on the Powerplay with Phil Kessel?

    Minus All-Star Joffrey Lupul, forward Clarke MacArthur, rugged defender Mike Komisarek and super-rookie from last season Jake Gardiner, the Leafs have amassed a record of four wins and three losses...

    Brad LeClair Written by Brad LeClair about 5 months ago 1,180 reads 6 comments

  4. Toronto Maple Leafs: Should Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf Be Traded or Re-Signed?

    The Toronto Maple Leafs ' two best players, Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf , both have just one year remaining on their currant contracts and are eligible to become unrestricted free agents in the summer of 2014...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 5 months ago 5,721 reads 77 comments

  5. Maple Leafs Lose Size, Skill and Leadership with the Loss of Joffrey Lupul

    The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road last night for their second win in three games, but it came at a steep cost with the loss of veteran forward Joffrey Lupul...

    Dwight Wakabayashi Written by Dwight Wakabayashi about 5 months ago 1,030 reads 30 comments

  6. 5 Players Who Must Improve for Toronto Maple Leafs to Contend in 2013

    The Toronto Maple Leafs finished 13th in the Eastern Conference last season, and if or when there is a season, there will need to be a lot of improvements if they want to make the playoffs...

    Jeremy Fuchs Written by Jeremy Fuchs about 6 months ago 1,163 reads 19 comments

  7. Should Dion Phaneuf Be the Toronto Maple Leafs Captain?

    When the 2012-13 NHL season finally gets underway, Dion Phaneuf will enter his third season as Toronto Maple Leafs captain, but is he really cut out to be? This has often been debated among Leafs fans, but the short answer is yes...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 9 months ago 1,707 reads 70 comments

  8. Toronto Maple Leafs Could Be NHL Leaders, Signings Explain Inadequacy

    The NHL is packed with teams that constantly climb up and down the rankings, sign amazing talent and trade off star players...

    J.P. Gaston Written by J.P. Gaston about 9 months ago 2,801 reads 99 comments

  9. Elisha Cuthbert Engaged to Dion Phaneuf, Tweets Announcement

    Elisha Cuthbert is ready, willing and rather excited to walk down the aisle with boyfriend and Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf . The two are now engaged...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 10 months ago 4,452 reads 10 comments

  10. 13 Most Intimidating Defensemen in the NHL (and Why We're Scared of Them)

    When Scott Stevens hit someone, he didn’t so much metaphorically tattoo them, as he did literally leave a permanent imprint on their mind as to why he was destined for the Hockey Hall of Fame (and the hospital)...

    Ryan Szporer Written by Ryan Szporer about 10 months ago 2,516 reads 39 comments

  11. Toronto Maple Leafs: Why They Should Consider Adding PK Subban

    Going into next season, most would say that the two most pressing needs of the Toronto Maple Leafs are a starting goalie and a No. 1 center...

    James Battle Written by James Battle about 10 months ago 6,046 reads 546 comments

  12. NHL Power Rankings: Five Biggest Hitters in the Eastern Conference

    There are only a certain number of things that can really spark a team throughout the course of a game. Whether it's a beautiful individual effort for a goal, a vicious fight or a bone-crushing hit, these events seem to get everyone out of their seats...

    Eric Steitz Written by Eric Steitz about 11 months ago 3,801 reads 81 comments

  13. Toronto Maple Leafs: Does Dion Phaneuf Deserve the Captaincy?

    There has been controversy surrounding Dion Phaneuf ever since he was awarded the captaincy of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2010. Many don't believe he is a good enough player to wear the C for the most storied franchise in hockey history...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Francesco Piacente about 12 months ago 2,429 reads 44 comments

  14. NHL Draft 2012: Comparing Matt Dumba to Dion Phaneuf and Niklas Kronwall

    The marquee at the Consol Energy Center, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the 2012 NHL Draft , will be emblazoned with the name of Nail Yakupov, the No. 1 overall prospect in this year's class and a surefire future NHL All-Star...

    BRtv Written by BRtv about 12 months ago 385 reads 0 comments