I just want to say that I'm really sad to see Dion go but I think it was time as he just wasn't getting it done here and a change of scenery could do him some good.
I now look at the players we got back and what I see is 4 tremendously hard working players. Ian White can run the pp with Gio or Bouwmeester on the other side plus he's a right handed shot which I really like. Hagman will be good and I can see him replacing Dawes effectively on that second line. Stajan seems to be a replacement for Conroy who very unfortunately seems to be on his last legs. Mayers will be a good addition to the fourth line instead of Mcgratton on most nights and he's an absolute beast on faceoffs.
A lot of people may be upset about this deal based solely on potential that may never be realized by Dion. I for one disagree with most and like this deal and can't wait to see if Sutter has something else up his sleave.
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