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Dion Phaneuf looks back at the highs and lows of his time on Maple Leafs
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Toronto Maple Leafs turn their fortunes around: A look at the positive changes over the past week
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Toronto Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis intends to sign Dion Phaneuf to new deal but 'it has to be the right number
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Is Dion Phaneuf's Contract Extension the Right Move for Toronto Maple Leafs?, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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maple leafs Cue the Dagger
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Young Toronto Maple Leafs keep pace with Washington Capitals in 3-2 defeat
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T.J. Brodie – Down the Frozen River
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Ottawa Senators' Dion Phaneuf evolved into a highly respected leader with Toronto Maple Leafs
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Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf reaches milestone that seemed unlikely a few months ago
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Awkward: Watch Toronto Maple Leafs' newest player torment 'big boy' Dion Phaneuf, now his captain