It's been a year since Dion Phaneuf crossed lines in the Battle of Ontario.
On Feb. 8, 2016, exactly 12 months ago, Phaneuf was the centrepiece in a rare trade between the Maple Leafs and the Senators that saw the former Toronto captain moved here in a nine-player deal that included longtime Ottawa winger Milan Michalek.
The decision caught the hockey world by surprise but as far as Phaneuf is concerned it couldn’t have worked out better.
“I wish you were asking me that question after a better game but to be honest with you I’ve really enjoyed my time,” said Phaneuf Wednesday.