Sens fans aren't happy about the Alex Burrows trade
It’s official, Alex Burrows has been traded to the Ottawa Senators.
Canucks fans were understandably disappointed to see their hero head east, but happy that the front office were able to land centre Jonathan Dahlen, the 42nd overall pick in last year’s NHL Draft, in return.
But what did Sens fans think of the trade? Well judging by the number of times the words “dumpster” and “fire” were used on social media, we’re going to guess that they’re not too happy about it.
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- Farewell Alex Burrows, you will be missed
Many Sens fans were baffled
The only way trading Dahlen for Burrows makes sense is if you trade for Duchene and go all in this year
— Shreyas (@ShrSN) February 27, 2017
It's official. Burrows for Dahlen. I can honestly say I have no idea how you can possibly look at this as a positive in any way for Ottawa.
— Callum Fraser (@CallumFraser18) February 27, 2017
This seriously makes me question why I cheer for the #Sens . Let's move White for iginla and extend him too. #SENSeless
— Tyler Watt (@tywatt) February 27, 2017
Benning asks for Jonathan Dahlen. You say no. And then he still trades you Burrows for some other prospect. It seems pretty simple. #Sens
— SensChirp (@SensChirp) February 27, 2017
The #Sens just lost a trade to Jim Benning. Just when I started to have hope for this team…
— Kyle Nolan (@KyleNolan5) February 27, 2017
Others were outright angry
I just threw up a little.. #sens https://t.co/dqdO3aeGJZ
— Ben Schuit (@BShoot6) February 27, 2017
Ottawa Senators front office is a breeding ground for stupidity #Sens
— Pressbox (@Pressbox2013) February 27, 2017
"He used to be effective once, let's extend him unequivocally" -Sens mgmt#Sens #Burrows #Ryan #Hammond
— Andrew (@Andersenator) February 27, 2017
Absolutely shocked Dorion would trade a top prospect for a little rat like Burrows. Unbelievable.
— Kyle Cochrane (@KCM_cochrane) February 27, 2017
The #OttawaSenators management is a dumpster fire. #Sens #burrows
— The_JFactor (@The_JFactor) February 27, 2017
Some saw the funny side
"Acquire Alex Burrows? Sure! We've never been a popular team. Why start now…?" #Sens #NHLTradeDeadline #NHLTrade #Senators #NHL 🏒🥅 pic.twitter.com/tWZz4I3F88
— Brodie Cotnam (@BRC14) February 27, 2017
When you give your manager the green light and he trades a top prospect for a 35 year old #Sens pic.twitter.com/pt2Q1pC5PF
— Matt (@RandomBlueJays) February 27, 2017
I would have given the Canucks a bag of pucks for Burrows, not a 19 year old PPG prospect. #Sens
— John Rix (@johnathanrix) February 27, 2017
Somebody tell me the #Sens read the wrong envelope on that trade…
— Ty Greene (@Tyvon_Greene) February 27, 2017
Maybe they're all reading the name wrong and it's not Dahlen we gave up…#Sens pic.twitter.com/3jfEggwJpA
— Andrew (@Andersenator) February 27, 2017
Did Vancouver toss in the mumps with the Burrows deal? #Sens
— Darryl (@JusCuzUCan) February 27, 2017
Finally, there were those that could see the logic…
@SensChirp Burrows is the guy EVERYONE hates playing against, esp playoffs. Ima let time tell before jumping to conclusions.
— Sens Fan in Halifax (@halifaxsensfan1) February 27, 2017
People who don't like Dahlen-Burrows for #sens are forgetting Ottawa is playing for now. Needs to make playoffs-plus this season
— Don Brennan (@SunDoniB) February 27, 2017
really trying to see positives in Burrows..and well, he seems to be productive in playoffs, and forgot he was perennial Selke nominee #sens
— Daryl (@DM4C88) February 27, 2017
Although some may not like it, #Sens get a proven guy who can help you now. Can score some, gets under the skin of most.
— Logan Caswell (@Logan__Caswell) February 27, 2017
#Sens fans….you will like this trade come playoff time. Burrows is built for the playoffs.
— Whitney Quail (@YTQ) February 27, 2017