Because Kessel isn't overpaid, you don't come often on this site?
- Pecafan Fan

Even at $6.5 or $6.7 million, that's not really an overpayment. Maybe three years ago, but I would assume that's very reasonable.

A thumbs up would have sufficed!
- The Law

I'm not even really for trading Kessel, unless like was stated in the blog, Toronto can get a boatload back for him, and i'm not convinced of that. A good return? Sure, but a great one? I don't know.
- blahman20

Agreed, I don't know why we are more desparate for deals than winning.

We are supposed to give away spare parts and players that don't fit for good players or players with potential. You do not trade a 30 - 40 goal scorer who wants to play on your team. You find him more players to play with.

I would love to see us get a better draft pick this year. But I would trade that away if we could get Strome or Nielsen who are closer to NHL ready for that pick. I would trade top pick for top prospect anyday. Better to know what you are getting than the unknown. There is more upside with the unknown there are factor like growth etc. that might not happen.

Instead of trading Kessel, just crash the season and draft a good C that could play with Kessel, and maybe trade a few other players for picks and prospects. This would probably be the easiest way to get a #1C.
- Jadass12

If only it was that easy, right.

Claims to not need kessel, barely has any good wingers
- Mapleleafs_91

have you considered not typing in meme?

George Bush said Saddam Hussein played a role in the 9/11 attacks 10,000 times and it all of a sudden became true enough to go to war over. Was just hoping that same phenomena would apply here too.
- 1979AD

The Pope Burke phenomenon?

Why in the hell would Toronto even think about trading him? Do they want to be pushed even further into the rebuilding process that they "aren't going through". He's slumping right now. Change his line mates. Sit him a game. Don't freakin trade him. Retarded to even think about it.

That being said, Kessel for Weiss, Howden, and a 2nd.
- Panthers88

Try huberdeau or markstrom would have to be included no doubt

have you considered not typing in meme?
- Feeling Glucky?

Should of made one and posted it with what i said

Instead of trading Kessel, just crash the season and draft a good C that could play with Kessel, and maybe trade a few other players for picks and prospects. This would probably be the easiest way to get a #1C.
- Jadass12

When Kessel starts scoring, it's tough to "crash the season".

It's one or the other and probably not both.

have you considered not typing in meme?
- Feeling Glucky?

have you considered not typing in meme?
- Feeling Glucky?

It's his first and only language.

If only it was that easy, right.
- A_Tree

What's an easier way to get a #1C?

Because Kessel isn't overpaid, you don't come often on this site?
- Pecafan Fan

because most of what he says is quickly disagreed with and disproven. Apparently that makes discussions no fun...

I wouldn't know of course

What's an easier way to get a #1C?
- Jadass12

just point to somebody and say "you're it" ?

George Bush said Saddam Hussein played a role in the 9/11 attacks 10,000 times and it all of a sudden became true enough to go to war over. Was just hoping that same phenomena would apply here too.
- 1979AD

He actually didn't. It was much more insidious than that.

The entire administration - from Bush to Rice - would say something about the 9/11 attacks, and then immediately say something about Hussein.

It was deliberate, and it was effective.

He actually didn't. It was much more insideous than that.

The entire administration - from Bush to Rice - would say something about the 9/11 attacks, and then immediately say something about Hussein.

It was deliberate, and it was effective.
- Atomic Wedgie

the US Gov, blew up those towers, well known fact.

What's an easier way to get a #1C?
- Jadass12

There is no "easy" way. There is no guarantee on a prospect. Trading for an established centerman would give you a better gauge of success. Still, no guarantees.

just point to somebody and say "you're it" ?
- Big_Lightnin

The Leafs already do that, because they don't have a true #1C.

the US Gov, blew up those towers, well known fact.
- wingz4life

I read that "truthers" are now picking apart the Sandy Hook School shootings.

What the hell is wrong with these people?

He actually didn't. It was much more insidious than that.

The entire administration - from Bush to Rice - would say something about the 9/11 attacks, and then immediately say something about Hussein.

It was deliberate, and it was effective.
- Atomic Wedgie

There is no "easy" way. There is no guarantee on a prospect. Trading for an established centerman would give you a better gauge of success. Still, no guarantees.
- A_Tree

I know there's no guarantee on prospects, but I'm just saying it wouldn't cost the Leafs anything if they tanked, and picked a C at the draft.

Even at $6.5 or $6.7 million, that's not really an overpayment. Maybe three years ago, but I would assume that's very reasonable.
- A_Tree

Max id go to continue his contract is about 6.5M, length maybe 5 years.. basically paying him 1M more

the US Gov, blew up those towers, well known fact.
- wingz4life

And wasn't Cheney's Haliburton the main contractor for rebuilding Iraq?

He actually didn't. It was much more insidious than that.

The entire administration - from Bush to Rice - would say something about the 9/11 attacks, and then immediately say something about Hussein.

It was deliberate, and it was effective.
- Atomic Wedgie

Zero Dark Thirty.

Victory.

- A_Tree

Eakins has lost weight.

And become a time traveler.