The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a stunning move on Tuesday sending Captain Dion Phaneuf to the Ottawa Senators in a nine player deal. With this trade, Toronto has successfully moved out three albatross contracts in the last year. With Phil Kessel, David Clarkson and now Dion Phaneuf given new addresses, the Leafs have opened up a good deal of financial freedom they hope to utilize.
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The trade includes several players on each side, but make no mistake, this is about big number three. Along with Phaneuf, the Maple Leafs are sending Matt Frattin, Casey Bailey, Ryan Rupert and Cody Donaghey to Ottawa.