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# 2009-2010 Dion Phaneuf
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2009-2010-dion-phaneuf/
- Published: 2010-06-21T12:00:56.000Z
- Updated: 2010-06-21T12:00:56.000Z
- Author: Julian Sanchez
- Tags: #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

*From Beauchemin to Stalberg, we're taking a look at and grading (please read the criteria below) the 2009-10 season for every player who laced 'em up for the Maple Leafs for a significant number of games during the campaign, with an eye towards 2010-11\. That means only guys that are still property of the Maple Leafs. We're doing this in concert with Maple Leafs Hot Stove. Next up, *Dion Phaneuf*.*

![](http://cdn0.sbnation.com/player_photos/l.nhl.com/xt.fss.l.nhl.com-p.1682.gif)

## [Dion Phaneuf](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54651/Dion%5FPhaneuf?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

#### #3 / Defenseman / [Toronto Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/TOR?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Height: 6-3

Weight: 214

Born: Apr 10, 1985

Years in the NHL:

Became a Leaf: [January 31, 2010 as part of a Cliff Fletcher Flashback](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-trade-for-dion/).

[Contract Status](http://www.capgeek.com/players/display.php?id=442&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com): Entering year 3 of 6 year $39M contract; $6.5M cap hit. 

|                                                                                                            | GP | G | A | P  | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | GTG | SOG | PCT |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -- | - | - | -- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2009 - [Dion Phaneuf](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54651/Dion%5FPhaneuf?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | 26 | 2 | 8 | 10 | \-2 | 34  | 0   | 0   | 1   | 0   | 87  | 2.3 |

**Today's Maple Leaf Hot Stove's turn. Nikhil Daljeet will be taking the reins.**

The arrival of Dion Phaneuf in Toronto this year will undoubtedly be remembered as a significant moment in the annals of Maple Leafs history, for better or for worse. The trade that Brian Burke engineered for the newest Leafs captain has been generally heralded as a wise maneuver for his Toronto club. However, this transaction occurred after a full 2008-2009 season that saw a noticeable decrease in offensive output from Phaneuf ([Flames](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/CAL?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) management [insisted it was due to injury](http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/09/25/spf-flames-preview.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)). Moreover, the 2009-2010 season gave way to a floundering Calgary team that was in severe need of a major shakeup and Flames GM Sutter did exactly that on January 31st.

Dion’s effect on a young Maple Leafs squad was immediately apparent. Team cohesion and work ethic skyrocketed and this translated to a noticeably higher level of on-ice success. While his numbers were still not where they could be for a player of his caliber, he was strong at both ends of the ice. If Captain Phaneuf could step outside of the slightly-superficial stream of polite and proper vernacular that is expected of a NHL leader, he would likely take up that popular Mark Twain saying: "The reports of my death (figurative, of course) have been greatly exaggerated."

**Read the [Full Profile at Maple Leafs Hot Stove](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2010/06/21/10971/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and come over the jump for more.**

**Audience Participation**

Rate Phaneuf below on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the best) based on his performance **relative to his potential and your expectations** for the season - if he had the best year you could have imagined him having, give him a 10; if he more or less played as you expected he would, give him a 5 or a 6; if he had the worst year you could have imagined him having, give him a 1.

**The Discussion**

Have the Leafs made the right choice with their new captain? What kind of season do you anticipate for Phaneuf next year? How will his numbers look?

**Eye-Candy**

### How would you rate Dion Phaneuf's 2009-2010 season?

| 1  | 6  |
| -- | -- |
| 2  | 0  |
| 3  | 2  |
| 4  | 10 |
| 5  | 19 |
| 6  | 27 |
| 7  | 90 |
| 8  | 84 |
| 9  | 25 |
| 10 | 21 |