As Brian Burke approached the press conference microphone last Sunday morning to announce the big trade he made for Dion Phaneuf, it appeared as though he looked a bit scared. His lips trembled as he gulped to catch his breathe…
Many would say “Scared, Burke? Never. He just acquired a punishing and truculent defenceman”. Fair enough – Phaneuf is all that. However, Burke was scared. Very scared.
Why? That’s the easy part. Burke was fearful of Phaneuf – the center piece of the 7-man swap – having to play Jason Spezza and the Ottawa Senators 8 times a year for the rest of Phaneuf’s contract (at least 4 more years). This doesn’t have anything to do with Spezza’s world class puck handling skills. Instead, the root of Burke’s fear is derived from Spezza’s UFC-class fighting skills. Don’t believe me? Check this out:
So, as Leaf fans across the world eagerly watch Dion Phaneuf’s debut in blue tonight, just know Spezza is waiting for Phaneuf. The Sens and Leafs next hook up Saturday, February 6th. Clearly, this is 100% not a joke.
Stay classy, Dion Phaneuf.
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Man the Spezz dispensed a beating on Dion! You gotta stand up for your best friend and line mate like that, so he knows he can always count on you. That way you know he will always bail you out in similar situations and never leave you when times get tough!
But seriously, I love your blog, but the Paneuff/Ruutu fight posted over at the 6th Sens is way better:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv9DEBbRTuU&feature=player_embedded
Thanks, Tim! I love that video. Had no idea the 6th Sens put it up. Figures – they are always doing the funniest stuff. We’re big supporters of those guys.