 Three weeks later and six games into the season , the Maple Leafs completed a deal to acquire Bentley . He was sent to Toronto with Cy Thomas in exchange for Gus Bodnar , Bud Poile , Gaye Stewart , Ernie Dickens and Bob Goldham , on November 2 , 1947 . The trade sent shockwaves throughout the league . The five players sent to Chicago essentially formed an entire starting unit ; NHL President Clarence Campbell stated he was " astounded " by the deal , and stated it ranked with the Maple Leafs ' purchase of King Clancy in 1930 as one of the most significant transactions in league history . The trade was still being discussed weeks later as observers throughout the league attempted to assess which team received the better deal . Bentley was initially disappointed to leave his brother in Chicago , but quickly adapted to Toronto where he was immediately popular . 
