First time poster here! I'll get this out of the way: I'm a die-hard Leafs fan, but I also follow the Flames with great interest. I'm sure what I'm about to say has been said already, but I'll say it anyway:
At first when I heard about the big trade yesterday, I was shocked and I had many mixed feelings. To be completely honest, I won't miss Stajan or Hagman despite their offensive production this year, but I think they'll be some nice additions to your team. Hopefully they'll give you the offensive punch you need. Both of them tend to disappear for games at a time, but they tend to score some clutch goals when your team needs it most. Hagman has a knack for scoring some beautiful goals too. You'll see. Mayers on the other hand is junk.
Ian White is the reason that I had mixed feelings. He was seen as a possible future captain for the Leafs, and he has the skills to live up to it. He plays very well defensively, but also has enough offensive skill to be a nice weapon. Phaneuf might have a howitzer of a shot, but White's got a nice one too. I think you guys are gonna love White, and I hope he continues his development and success on your team. Everything Bob McKenzie said on TSN was correct. White is definitely playing much better than Phaneuf is right now, and I think in the short-term, your team got a little better.
Anyways, I wanted to wish the former Leafs success in Calgary, and for anyone who is pessimistic about this trade, I think you'll come to find that it'll work out nicely for the Flames, especially with Ian White.
Cheers!
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