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# I Love Second Half Dion
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-news-october-14-2011/
- Published: 2011-10-14T10:01:10.000Z
- Updated: 2011-10-14T10:01:10.000Z
- Author: Colin Odneal
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43

[Time for More - Hope in the Big Smoke](http://hopeinthebigsmoke.ca/post/11404232015?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

> The following is a quote given by Leafs coach Ron Wilson during the post game press conference following the Leafs and [Canadiens](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/montreal-canadiens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) game last Thursday regarding [Dion Phaneuf](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54651/dion-phaneuf?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)’s offense. 
> 
> "We’re encouraging that," Wilson said, but repeated he thinks too much is made of Phaneuf’s frequent gaps on the scoresheet. "He played really well defensively, yet he’s supposed to score for some reason, and if he doesn’t he’s not a good player. I’m glad he did to silence those people who criticize him. He’s here to stop the other team from scoring."
> 
> While I definitely agree with Wilson, even if Phaneuf does not provide offense he is still the tone setter for this Leafs team. I wrote [this](http://hopeinthebigsmoke.ca/post/8759456016/you-give-me-my-captain-and-ill-give-you-four-magic?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) article a couple of months ago, and I stand by it. The main point was that Dion’s character and ability to initiate physical play makes him the most important player in blue and white. However, if the Leafs are going to take that next step and make the playoffs this season Phaneuf will need to return to the form that saw him produce four straight 10 + goal and 45 + point seasons to begin his career.

Hopefully we'll get to see all facets of Dion's game tomorrow night.

**Leafs Links**

[East by Black Dog Hates Skunks](http://www.blackdoghatesskunks.com/2011/10/east.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

A preview of the EC and some fantastic trolling of the [Oilers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/edmonton-oilers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

[TML Overnight Camp](http://www.dirtydangle.com/2011/10/toronto-maple-leafs-overnight-camp.html?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+DirtyDangle+%28Dirty+Dangle%29&utm%5Fcontent=Google+Reader)

Dirty Dangle gives camp personalities to the Leafs. Hits the nail on the head with Grabovski.

[Connolly's Injury 'More Significant' Than First Thought](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/connollys-injury-more-signficant-than-first-thought/article2200045/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2200045)

This comes as a surprise to no one.

[Rogers Hope Leafs Score with Subscribers](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/rogers-hopes-leafs-score-with-subscribers/article2200568/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Report%20On%20Business&utm%5Fcontent=2200568)

Online streaming soon to be available for subscribers.

**Other Links**

[Aaron Asham Puts Jay Beagle to Sleep](http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hockey/comments/video-%5Fasham%5Fvs.%5Fbeagle/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

I personally have no problem with Asham's "taunt", though he apologized for it afterwards.

[Early Morning Logic: Solving Realignment](http://puckineh.com/2011-articles/october/early-morning-logic-solving-realignment.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Jon from Puckin 'Eh with his take.

[Hockey Prospectus 11/12: The New Normal](http://theleafsnation.com/2011/10/13/hockey-prospectus-1112-the-new-normal?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Robert at The Leafs Nation reviews this season's Hockey Prospectus.

[Roberto Luongo's Slow Start may be Blessing in Disguise for Canucks Fans](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2011/10/roberto-luongos-slow-start-may-be.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Mike at VLM thinks this will help temper their expectations.