Speculation: Who will trade for Kessel?

[Gubbhornet]

I'm trying to find a team that could trade for Kessel. Logically some cap should be going back the other way and the team needs to believe that they can reach the playoffs. Obviously Yotes will get some picks in return aswell.

My best fit so far is Lucic, but I don't believe in it. Any takes?

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[pld459666]

I can see NYR taking a flier

 

[Pavelski2112]

I could see the Sharks being in on it if they're in a playoff spot at the TDL. Kessel would absolutely be a player DW would try to pick up.

 

[BonMorrison]

Avalanche? Not sure if they have the cap.

Maybe Minnesota too, he played college there. Kirill the Thrill and Phil the Thrill on the same team, let's go. Send Arizona Victor Rask to balance out cap.

 

[xjoeyc23x]

Boston next to bergy

 

[Kaibur]

Kessel @50% for a 2nd + 3rd is or maybe for two 2nds in future drafts. Personally, I wish they'd try Kessel @50% + 3rd for a late 1st.

 

[inthe6ix]

Rumours we are in on Phil, but hope it's not true.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

As a Pens fan who appreciates Kessel but knows he can never return to Pittsburgh because of the Sullivan thing, I'd like to see him go to the Oilers.

With one of Draisaitl or McDavid at ES plus regular PP time I think he's capable of being their 3rd best offensive option, ahead of RNH. And he never gets skunked in the playoffs - always produces something, and usually pretty well. Oilers don't have much in the way of proven playoff scorers.

 

[AZviaNJ]

Rumours we are in on Phil, but hope it's not true.

Toronto is retaining salary off Phil, which I believe wouldn’t allow for a trade to the Leafs per CBA

 

[Jumptheshark]

His actualy money is very low

 

[Bond]

If he was cheap, I'd take a flyer on him for the Flames

 

[heisenbergsitti]

Avalanche? Not sure if they have the cap.

Maybe Minnesota too, he played college there. Kirill the Thrill and Phil the Thrill on the same team, let's go. Send Arizona Victor Rask to balance out cap.

He had his chance! He sucks now and Minnesota doesn't need Wingers! We are stacked there

 

[Nylanderthal]

Rumours we are in on Phil, but hope it's not true.

Why? I’d love him back. Also, what rumours?

 

[Nylanderthal]

Ritchie + 2nd that can become a first if leafs advance to finals + 23 3rd.
phil at 50%

 

[banks]

Ritchie + 2nd that can become a first if leafs advance to finals + 23 3rd.
phil at 50%

I 2nd this offer.

 

[SR]

Ritchie + 2nd that can become a first if leafs advance to finals + 23 3rd.
phil at 50%

I’d take this offer to.

 

[cyris]

Toronto is retaining salary off Phil, which I believe wouldn’t allow for a trade to the Leafs per CBA

Nope not a rule.
There is nothing preventing Toronto from trading for him.

 

[cyris]

I’d take this offer to.

Would you take Dermott instead of the 3rd to help us with the cap a bit more?

 

[Nylanderthal]

I’d take this offer to.

Would you be into swapping dermott and lyubushkin instead of the third?
Ritchie Dermott conditional 2nd becomes 1st
Kessel lyubushkin both at 50%

 

[Captain97]

I can see NYR taking a flier

I came to say the Rangers makes sense to me.

 

[CartographerNo611]

Carolina makes sense to me.

 

[Kaibur]

The Rangers wouldn't need to the Coyotes to retain on Kessel, which may be attractive so that they can retain on another contract, but would also likely mean a lesser return on Kessel.

 

[SR]

Would you be into swapping dermott and lyubushkin instead of the third?
Ritchie Dermott conditional 2nd becomes 1st
Kessel lyubushkin both at 50%

We only have one more retainment slot, so it’s be for Kessel, but yes I would do that to.

 

[Kaibur]

Kessel and the Coyotes 2nd (around pick 35) for Kravtsov?

 

[banks]

Kessel and the Coyotes 2nd (around pick 35) for Kravtsov?

I've thought for a while that Arizona should be after young players who haven't found a spot with their current teams. Kravstov is a great example.