Speculation: Who will trade for Kessel?

[Perennial]

I could see Florida having interest if it means Hornqvist is going the other way...

 

[Bevans]

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.

Retaining 50% of literally anything is already worth that on it's own.

 

[IWantSakicAsMyGM]

The Avs don't really need more offense and I don't know how to make the cap work, but adding Kessel on the PP2 has a certain appeal.

 

[FrozenJagrt]

I’d actually welcome Kessel back to Leafs but I know he doesn’t wanna come back here and don’t blame him.

Nonsense. Phil loved Toronto (he actually took the cup there when he won it). The issues were that he was expected to be the number one guy and received a ton of blame for the team's failures. If he came back, he'd be playing on an actual contender and wouldn't be anywhere close to the number one guy.

 

[123offtheglass]

Are we worried he wants to remain in AZ and zero chance at the playoffs?

Never know with Phil, he might like it in Arizona & could elect to hold out for a short-list of potential teams because he can.

 

[hbk]

Never know with Phil, he might like it in Arizona & could elect to hold out for a short-list of potential teams because he can.

Its very well known that phil wants out. Management told him to play hard and they will try to accommodate. Kessel has been very good this season.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

It’ll be some random team like the blue jackets

 

[Schemp]

Kessel@50% & Johan Larsson
Any interest?

 

[John Mandalorian]

The Avs don't really need more offense and I don't know how to make the cap work, but adding Kessel on the PP2 has a certain appeal.

The Avs don't need Phillow Breasts. They need guys who are more difficult to play against.

 

[crobro]

Anaheim

 

[Monsieur Verdoux]

An interesting tidbit:

"15. Penguins get Phil Kessel (ARI retains 50 percent). Coyotes get Alex Nylander and a 2023 second-round pick. — Shawn O.

Kessel has been rumored in trades pretty much since the season began. He’s putting up reasonable numbers for Arizona but the question is how much of a market will there be for the 34-year-old?

Exec: Penguins say no, almost zero percent chance you get a second-round pick for Phil Kessel. The Coyotes have offered him around for a third-round pick while retaining 50 percent and haven’t gotten a buyer yet."

Who says no? NHL executives evaluate your trade proposals for Chychrun, Giroux, Hertl and others

 

[Harvey Birdman]

I wouldn’t want to see him come to the Metro. But with Kappo injuried and Kessel probably not costing much. I could see the Rangers grabbing him up.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

An interesting tidbit:

"15. Penguins get Phil Kessel (ARI retains 50 percent). Coyotes get Alex Nylander and a 2023 second-round pick. — Shawn O.

Kessel has been rumored in trades pretty much since the season began. He’s putting up reasonable numbers for Arizona but the question is how much of a market will there be for the 34-year-old?

Exec: Penguins say no, almost zero percent chance you get a second-round pick for Phil Kessel. The Coyotes have offered him around for a third-round pick while retaining 50 percent and haven’t gotten a buyer yet."

Who says no? NHL executives evaluate your trade proposals for Chychrun, Giroux, Hertl and others

Kessel would be awesome to bring back and is exactly what I think the Penguins need for offensive creativity.

However he demanded a trade because of our current coach. It ain't happening

 

[GOilers88]

An interesting tidbit:

"15. Penguins get Phil Kessel (ARI retains 50 percent). Coyotes get Alex Nylander and a 2023 second-round pick. — Shawn O.

Kessel has been rumored in trades pretty much since the season began. He’s putting up reasonable numbers for Arizona but the question is how much of a market will there be for the 34-year-old?

Exec: Penguins say no, almost zero percent chance you get a second-round pick for Phil Kessel. The Coyotes have offered him around for a third-round pick while retaining 50 percent and haven’t gotten a buyer yet."

Who says no? NHL executives evaluate your trade proposals for Chychrun, Giroux, Hertl and others

Kessel @ 50% for a 3rd?

I'd be okay with that. Gotta think he could work well enough with one of McDrai to make it worth the pick.

 

[KingTech]

kings could use him on the pp but not sure what to offer

 

[Canovin]

The Oilers. He will do well with McDavid, Drai and RNH down the middle

 

[Hockeyholic]

Carolina?