Just like that, the face of the Montreal Canadiens is no more.
The Nashville Predators and Montreal Canadiens shocked the hockey world by swapping P.K. Subban for Shea Weber. And while Nashville fans may be foaming at the mouth over their newest acquisition, it's clear, the Montreal faithful don't share that same sentiment.
.@CanadiensMTL Peace out. I'm done. This was the only thing you could do to lose my fandom, and you did it. Congrats
— Patrick Antinozzi (@pattitudez) June 29, 2016
The trade was such a blow that loyal fans appear to be intent on abandoning ship.
I have been a @CanadiensMTL fan since 1976. I haven't been this mad since the idiotic Roy deal. This deal is not good.
— Mike Thomsen (@Thomsen500) June 29, 2016
Unfortunately for the fan base, Wednesday's trade doesn't mark the first time a potential superstar has been dealt.
@CanadiensMTL live look inside the Habs front office pic.twitter.com/6w8ODvzBdJ
— Quizmaster K (@SoccerFanKevin) June 29, 2016
Of course, the club's front office is receiving nearly all the blame.
@lanalawt @CanadiensMTL @NHL pic.twitter.com/wZaATfb9e7
— Chris Waddell (@cwaddell46) June 29, 2016
While the emotions felt in Montreal are summed up near perfectly here.
.@CanadiensMTL pic.twitter.com/ZOeNq2Gq2t
— ʇɐןos ɐɔıɹǝ (@ericasolat) June 29, 2016
Anger clearly is part of the grieving process.
@CanadiensMTL pic.twitter.com/R5Gv6EtDfN
— Adam Fuel (@ARFueller89) June 29, 2016
The Subban trade - combined with Taylor Hall being dealt to New Jersey and news Steven Stamkos is staying in Tampa Bay - pretty much sums up the hockey world in general.
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