{"playerId":609,"percentChange":-7.1,"averageDraftPosition":180,"percentOwned":57.5,"playerRaterSEASON":7.4,"playerRater7DAY":1.2,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Phaneuf registered two assists and blocked five shots in Saturday's Game 2 win over the Rangers.","spin":"The veteran defenseman logged 29:00 of ice time and snapped a five-game point drought with the multi-assist showing. Phaneuf boasts a respectable fantasy floor for daily contests because of his shot volume and willingness to block shots. Just don't expect him to make a significant offensive impact nightly.","date":"Sat Apr 29"},"fullName":"Dion Phaneuf","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"The Senators courted the big-bodied Phaneuf at the trade deadline last February, pulling him away from a lousy Maple Leafs team, albeit one laying the foundation for a significant rebuild. The Buds adding renowned bench boss Mike Babcock invigorated the hulky blueliner as he maintained a half-point per game pace through 51 contests last season. With the Sens, another rebuilding franchise, coach Dave Cameron sang Phaneuf's praises, noting that he's a top-four defenseman who acts like a coach. Ultimately, a lower-body injury cut his season short in late March when it was clear Ottawa's playoff hopes were dashed. While Phaneuf owners would've liked to have seen him show better chemistry with Cody Ceci on the second pairing (eight points and a minus-3 rating), a full season working with the young talent in Ottawa should do wonders for the veteran. ","seasonId":2017,"date":"Thu Sep 15"},"playerRater30DAY":-0.3,"playerRater15DAY":-1.1,"positionRank":20}