The move was not a popular one, and fans voiced their opinion of the deal by giving Morenz a standing ovation when he scored against the Canadiens on the last day of the 1934–35 season.
O movemento non foi un popular, e os seareiros expresaron a súa opinión do trato dándolle a Morenz unha ovación en pé cando anotou contra os Canadiens no último día da tempada 1934–35.