Thats not what I'm inferring at all but at some point, over 5 years, you'd expect to see some sort of improvement from your defensive unit at least ONCE. Phaneuf has seen two coaches, and how many different personnel during that time? Yet, our defence has looked consistently respectable for about 48 games during our supposed anchors entire time here.
Phaneuf has been fine. I don't understand why he gets blamed for Franson's slow skating or Gardiner playing behind the offensive net. His pair with Gunnar is very good.
Its like you guys really think that just because a couple players on championship teams get all the hype the other players on their teams didn't also have to be stellar.
Not making this team doesn't make you a bad player though. That assertion is ludicrous.