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Originally Posted by oldschoolcalgary
i don't know if that's a fair characterization... quite a few people liked the trade or thought it was a saw off...
i think the inclusion of Fox, as opposed to another prospect or pick is what made most people against the trade, because there was a lot to be excited for...
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On top of that, there were initial rumours of Hamilton being traded. Then maybe Hamilton AND Ferland. Then it turns out to be Hamilton and Ferland AND Fox.
I think it looked bad relative to prior expectations, which set some people off. Regardless, there were still a fair number of people who liked, or didn't dislike, the trade.