“This One Still Hurts” : Fans Left Heartbroken After NHL Star Gets Teary-Eyed Due to His Former Team

Mar 8, 2023 | 12:00 PM EST

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It was an emotional moment for NHL fans after the Chicago BlackHawks posted a heartwarming tribute for Alex DeBrincat by uploading a video of his first game in Chicago. Traded to the Ottawa Senators, Debrincat had recently played against the BlackHawks in their home ground. Responding to a recent Facebook post of this tribute, ice hockey fans gave strong reactions.

DeBrincat was traded by the Chicago BlackHawks in July 2022. This recent Facebook post was captioned, “We miss you Alex” with the emoji of a heart. While some fans were of the view that DeBrincat shouldn’t be traded, other fans demanded that Chicago Blackhawks bring DeBrincat back. So what was the news report which triggered fans to react so strongly?

News of Alex Debrincat that provoked fans to react

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The Facebook page Blackhawks nation reshared an intriguing report of a tribute, by Hawksinsider.com. The report described that this tribute was given by the Blackhawks on Monday, 6th March 2023. This was the day when Debrincat played against the Chicago BlackHawks. With this, the report also showcased how DeBrincat had tears in his eyes after seeing this video.

The Blackhawks honored Alex DeBrincat with a tribute video in his first game back in Chicago 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Nha781ZX78
— Blackhawks Talk (@NBCSBlackhawks) March 7, 2023

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Further, the report mentioned that Debrincat had played for five years with the Chicago Blackhawks before being traded to the Ottawa Senators. Adding to this, the report also stated that in the 368 games played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Debrincat secured 307 points. Reacting to this report, fans gave blunt reactions.

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NHL Fans strongly react, still unable to process Alex Debrincat’s trade

A fan commented, “Not going to lie…this one still hurts. Loved him as a hawk but this trade really signaled the end of an era…it more than any previous trade said that “management” didn’t give a sh!t about what the then current roster wanted or needed.” Debrincat had scored more than 40 goals in NHL seasons consistently, making the 25-year-old a valued player.

Later, a fan posted, “They should’ve never traded him. They needed to build the team around him. He was the future. Many fans expressed how they missed him. A fan responded, “Miss him. Nice job Blackhawks with the tribute. He deserved it.” Afterwards, another fan wrote, “Bring him back!” One fan responded, “I will never understand why he is gone.” Clearly, it is still difficult for fans to process Debrincat’s trade to the Ottawa Senators.

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NHL fans’ reactions indicate how the recent tribute by the Chicago Blackhawks rubbed salt into their wounds. Do you think the Chicago Blackhawks took the right decision by trading Debrincat to the Ottawa Senators? Share your thoughts in the comments section.