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Lyle Richardson

Florida Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester recent filing for salary arbitration has generated Internet interest on his potential trade status.

It’s believed he’s seeking a deal similar to Calgary’s Dion Phaneuf, whose new contract is for six years at $39 million. Over the past three seasons, Phaneuf has produced better statistics (54 goals, 159 points, plus-27) than Bouwmeester (32 goals, 125 points, plus-19), but considering the latter posted those numbers on an inferior Panthers team provides some justification for seeking a contract comparable to Phaneuf.

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