

Dion Phaneuf’s time with the Ottawa Senators appears to have come to an end.

On Tuesday night, the 32-year-old was pulled from the Senators’ game in the third period after it appeared he was being dealt and that’s exactly what happened.



The Ottawa Senators trade Dion Phaneuf and Nate Thompson to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Marian Gaborik and Nick Shore. Sens retain 25% of Phaneuf salary, according to @DarrenDreger. #TradeCentre pic.twitter.com/WBqB1rw8Ii — TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 14, 2018

There were a lot of rumours surrounding the Senators and the possible moves they were going to make leading up to the deadline and they made a huge splash by sending Phaneuf, along with Nate Thompson, to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Marian Gaborik and Nick Shore.



Kings give up 7 tonight and then trade Marian Gaborik and Nick Shore to Senators for Dion Phaneuf and Nate Thompson. — David Schoen 📰🗞🏒 (@DavidSchoenLVRJ) February 14, 2018

Since the deal came completely out of nowhere, you can bet a lot of fans were in shock when it happened.

Good return on the Dion Phaneuf deal for Ottawa. Gaborik is a real playoff performer. Could get them over the hump this season. — Mark Norman (@MNorman87) February 14, 2018

Thank you Rob Blake!! — Austin Wilson (@MediaInhaler) February 14, 2018

How come every time a team tanks,Phanuf is gone? — John Huntingford (@huntingfordj1) February 14, 2018

ROFL. Sens retain?! Hahahahahahaha — Reggie M (@cherrypicker68) February 14, 2018

Phaneuf appeared in 153 games with the Senators and will join his fourth NHL club and first American franchise, while Gaborik suited up for 227 games with the LA Kings and will now join his fifth NHL franchise and first Canadian club.

Hey, remember that Marian Gaborik was a kickass Ranger — Kevin (@Kpower90) February 14, 2018

Welp looks like I'll need one more @MGaborik12 jersey to complete my collection again. Good luck in Ottawa! — Garrett J (@SportyGman10) February 14, 2018

Thanks for the memories @MGaborik12 loved seeing you lift the Cup for the @LAKings. You’ve always been a class act and will be loved by LA fans good luck with the @Senators — Kyler Porterfield (@Kyler_is_King) February 14, 2018

The two teams have already played each other twice this season, so we’ll have to wait until next year for the Dion Phaneuf reunion in Ottawa.