Hump Day Hottie: Dion Phaneuf

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Destiny wishes it looked like this.

If I’m going to fill in for Raven, then it’s only appropriate that I bring you a HDH from the NHL.

Life has been a bit more bearable in Bee Land these days. Never mind that pitchers and catchers report in two weeks, Brian Burke made a few moves on the weekend that gave this Leafs fan something to smile about. For one, Vesa Toskala was sent packing to Anaheim in exchange for Jean-Sébastien “What was I thinking showing up on Leno way back when?” Giguère. If that wasn’t enough, defenseman Dion Phaneuf was the pièce de résistance in a seven-player trade between Calgary and Toronto. The addition of Phaneuf brings a much-needed intensity to the Buds not seen since Gary Roberts played in Hogtown (sigh…I miss Gary)

One can only assume the change of scenery will do Phaneuf a world of good. The one-time Norris Trophy finalist has 10 goals and 12 assists in 55 games this season. His projected point total is 32, which is well short of last year’s rather meh 47 point season. Disappointingly as well, he did not make Team Canada’s Olympic roster (which makes it a little hard to watch this ad, but it still gets the blood pumping. And yes, I realize I’ve linked to that before.)

On the upside, he seems happy to be a Leaf. And I’m sure (because he reads this site, yeah…) he’ll be happy to be today’s Hump Day Hottie, too.

Dion Phaneuf

The all-important suit shot! It wasn't easy to find a Dion suit shot without Elisha at his side, but can you blame her?

Dion Phaneuf

Rockin' the Team Red Bull gear

Dion Phaneuf

This is a sight Flames fans will undoubtedly miss.

Dion Phaneuf

Suck it, Avery.

Dion Phaneuf

Dion Phaneuf

Dion Phaneuf

(photo: Getty Images)

 And a late addition to the post, just because the Leafs won in his debut last night…

3 thoughts on “Hump Day Hottie: Dion Phaneuf

    • Um, yeah, sorry it was at the expense of the Devils ;) But you have to admit Leafs fans haven’t had much worth celebrating this season.

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