Enter Mike Babcock.
Have things changed for the Leafs captain? There were rumors he wanted out, that he was on his way out anyway and that it was just time to move on for both sides. Now there’s a problem.
Mike Babcock actually likes Dion Phaneuf – and Dion likes him.
Babcock on Phaneuf
“I’m going to get to know Dion and he’s going to get to know me. I’m a fan of Dion, I think he’s a good kid and he works hard and he tries hard.”
Phaneuf on Babcock
“I’m excited.