jbailey Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Who are you going to replace him with though? Everyone can bag on Dion all they want, but his stats don't lie. Did you just answer a question with a question? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 this is true, dion is a top tier defenseman but they just put so much on his shoulders he comes under scrutiny for everything he does. "Looking at the bigger picture, however, this past season the Maple Leafs were outscored by 16 goals at five-on-five; but outscored their opponents by four goals (56 goals for, 52 goals against) with Phaneuf on the ice. In addition to leading the Maple Leafs in ice-time by a wide margin and facing some of the toughest matchups of any individual player in the league, Phaneuf also managed to score eight goals and contribute 31 points in 80 games. In short, Phaneuf remains a credible top-of-the-lineup defenseman. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Did you just answer a question with a question? lol It appears I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 It appears I did! The correct response would have been "What do you mean?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 His replacement will be worse. Who is responseable for getting the most out of the players? Is that person doing a good job? I say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 There seems to be a definite disconnect between the players and the system they're being asked to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 At what point is motivation the responsibility of the individual players and not the coach? What motivating Toews, St. Louis, Getslaf or Parise this year? I guess they'd all be average guys without the coach there to maximize their efforts and talents. Not likely. I believe their success stems from pride and work effort. So easy to blame the coach but there is no way he's the stand alone problem. You can drop in any Jack Adams winner and he'll struggle with some of those cry baby, spoiled, under achieving brats that try like hell when they're in the mood and cruise around when they're not. Does Carlyle need to go? Maybe, but as soon as you have a system where guys can sign long term, big money contracts whereas the boss gets fired when they under-perform you'll have a very skewed sense of reality. The motivation should be pride and the word millions behind your salary. But hey, they're not in the real world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Wanting to win and putting in the effort is on the players. Putting the players in the best position to succeed is on the coach/managers. Look at everyone and you will get your answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Would the possible market for Dion have been better without the new deal? Maybe Burke will take him back in Calgary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) Would the possible market for Dion have been better without the new deal? Maybe Burke will take him back in Calgary? I hope so,sorry some of you guys,good ridense to bad rubish.He's not working out here,IMO. Edited May 12, 2014 by davey buoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 If Phaneuf stays they have to keep his ice time down to 20 minutes a game. He plays better with reduced minutes. Crazy they sign him to long term contract and now they want to dump him. Sometimes I think the media makes this crap up just so they can talk about the Ontario teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 If Phaneuf stays they have to keep his ice time down to 20 minutes a game. He plays better with reduced minutes. Crazy they sign him to long term contract and now they want to dump him. Sometimes I think the media makes this crap up just so they can talk about the Ontario teams. I dunno, I think he plays better when he's in the 25-27min range.. Get rid of Phanuef, get big Joe from SJ and you've got your leadership problems solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Just trade team for team. Boston for the leafs. Now we get playoff hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Just trade team for team. Boston for the leafs. Now we get playoff hockey. Sorry, I'd rather have a losing team than one with Marchand on it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Sorry, I'd rather have a losing team than one with Marchand on it!!!! Ok,he gets fired when the trade is done. I dont like that anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddler Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Sorry, I'd rather have a losing team than one with Marchand on it!!!! Wow, wish granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 ENJOY THE GAME ALL GO BRUINS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 My scalp is tingling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Boston 15 Canadian players. habs 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Great game tonight. 20 minutes away from game 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wanting to win and putting in the effort is on the players. Putting the players in the best position to succeed is on the coach/managers. Look at everyone and you will get your answers. That sounds familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Booin's are turning up the heat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 That was a goal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Rigged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Lol!!!^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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