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Leafs, Phaneuf nearing $49-million extension: sources

The Toronto Maple Leafs are closing in on a contract extension with their defenceman and captain Dion Phaneuf, according to multiple sources. The deal is believed to be worth $49 million over seven years.

No-trade clause still needs to be worked out

Defenceman Dion Phaneuf, right, is close to signing a new seven-year, $49-million US contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Graig Abel/Getty Images)

The Toronto Maple Leafs are closing in on a contract extension with their defenceman and captain Dion Phaneuf, according to multiple sources.

The deal is believed to be worth $49 million US over seven years.

The twosides were working on thelanguage of the contract regarding no-trade and no-movement clauses, a source told CBCSports.ca's Mike Brophy.

The 28-year-old blue-liner has been captain of the Leafs for the last four seasons.