Beyond the fact that this team would now be like a million years ago, which is amazing in all sorts of weird ways, while Thornton, Marleau and even Perry I would consider upgrades or of equal value to guys they would otherwise replace at forward, Phaneuf is definitely on the other end of that. To put things in perspective, LA, that bottom of the barrel rebuilding team, made Phaneuf a healthy scratch another of times this year. I can't see him and the Sharks working out. Everything else works though. As an alternative, I would explore Deryk Engeland. He is 38 years old I believe, a a better option to Phaneuf. Even Hainsey, another 38 year old, is a better option.

Thanks for the thoughts and maintaining the theme ?