Dion Phaneuf trade speculation.

Dion Phaneuf trade speculation. With the Leafs beginning training camp on Thursday one of the burning questions on the mind of every Leafs fan remains, will Dion Phaneuf finish the season a Toronto Maple Leaf? Phaneuf has struggled to meet the lofty expectations of Leaf fans for his entire stay in Toronto, and the expectations only multiplied last December when Leafs general manager Dave Nonis inked Phaneuf to a massive $49 million dollars over the next 7 years. In spite of the Leafs clearly demonstrating they feel Phaneuf is a #1 level NHL blue liner(I respectfully disagree), almost immediately after the signing rumours began circulating about a potential move for the Leafs captain. With only a single playoff appearance in the last 9 years, the pressure has continued to mount of captain Phaneuf with many wondering if he really is worthy of the #1 price tag he was given. One thing remains certain if Phaneuf continues to have moments like the one below, he will be the center of trade rumors in Toronto once again this season.