Phaneuf's dismal season and big contract fueled talk that he would be moved. Despite his problems, Phaneuf had the fourth-most ice time in the NHL, averaging 26 minutes and 31 seconds per game. He played all but three games this year, missing two due to suspension and one because of an injury. Phaneuf's average ice time was the most on the team for defensemen. He usually spent more than 30 minutes a game on the ice. Phaneuf has been criticized for being overpaid and not producing enough to justify it. But even after signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer, there still might be a place for him in the lineup. The Maple Leafs have nine other defensemen on their roster, so perhaps they plan to give Phaneuf a chance to win a job. He could be a good fit with the team that selected him first overall in the 2003 NHL Draft. Phaneuf had a career high in goals last season with 27 and assists with 49. Before this year, his highest point total was 52 in 2009-10. He will be 30 next month and has only two years left on his current deal with the Maple Leafs. It's possible they trade him before then if they feel like they can get better results from another defenseman.