I had a guy on Twitter tell me that Kessel isn't worth 8x8 because he's only cracked 65pts once and never hit 40g. I pointed out last year he had 52pts in 48gm and would be well over 65pts in a full season and had 1 season at 64pts. His response "this is cute, you're just proving my point"

So I asked if he's ok with Claude Giroux's contract of 8.275x8 considering Giroux is lesser in goals and slightly better in points...I got no response

pinball wizard for sure
- big_dion

like i said... like him or not.... he has improved...

and yes like other stars, kessel makes guys around him better. which may blur your vision.

i'm definitely not a bozak fan, but i cant deny the fact that he has improved.
- Rockhead_37

We'll see about that.

like him or not.... he has improved every year!!

if you look at his numbers, you could expect a jump in his numbers this year.
60-70pts
- Rockhead_37

Ive heard that season after season

Not a hater but a realist and Kessel isnt worth Crosby, Malkin, Giroux, Ovechkin, Stamkos money, period.
- GOA88

cause he had one 90+ point season?

hate to break it to you but Kessel was outscoring your beloved Giroux last season.

if Giroux is worth that, so is Kessel

I had a guy on Twitter tell me that Kessel isn't worth 8x8 because he's only cracked 65pts once and never hit 40g. I pointed out last year he had 52pts in 48gm and would be well over 65pts in a full season and had 1 season at 64pts. His response "this is cute, you're just proving my point"

So I asked if he's ok with Claude Giroux's contract of 8.275x8 considering Giroux is lesser in goals and slightly better in points...I got no response
- Domaju

that guy got banned from here an hour ago

Not a hater but a realist and Kessel isnt worth Crosby, Malkin, Giroux, Ovechkin, Stamkos money, period.
- GOA88

those guys have front loaded contracts...not the same...common people. (save for Stamkos)

Wait, hold on. I thought Kessel was going to walk? Van, habs and sens fans told me. Plus there is no way we get kadri and franson signed.

that guy got banned from him an hour ago
- Rockhead_37

Banned on Twitter? How do you know?

Not a hater but a realist and Kessel isnt worth Crosby, Malkin, Giroux, Ovechkin, Stamkos money, period.
- GOA88

Supply and demand, ever heard of it?

those guys have front loaded contracts...not the same...common people. (save for Stamkos)
- Colin Dambrauskas

Giroux is probably the best comparison and he only makes 0.275mil per year more over 8 years

Mike Augello: Report: Kessel To Sign Extension Prior To Season Opener
- mikeinbuffalo

steve (stee_dot) should be happy now.

no more whining about kessel not being signed.

Not a hater but a realist and Kessel isnt worth Crosby, Malkin, Giroux, Ovechkin, Stamkos money, period.
- GOA88

Crosby makes 12 million and 50 milion in endorsements a year...

Stamkos is not comparable yet he is 23...his contract expires when he is 26...he will get more than Kessel dont worry

ovechkin makes 9.5 million...which is about 20% more than kessel

so these are not comparable to Kessel

only Girioux is comparable

No problem whatsoever with 8 mil cap hit for Kessel.

We don't need him to be a leader, we simply need him to score 30-40 and get 40-50 assist. Which is attainable.

Anyone valuing him any lower than 8 is lost, he would likely get more as a FA.

on another note:

dear habs fans,
make a quick stop at your friendly shoppers drugmart on your way home and get some vasoline, after tonight there will surely be some chapped manginas.

Not a hater but a realist and Kessel isnt worth Crosby, Malkin, Giroux, Ovechkin, Stamkos money, period.
- GOA88

no, you're not a realist if you don't understand that when you sign matters. eight pending UFAs have signed a max length deal since CBA. Kessel is fifth highest paid.

those guys have front loaded contracts...not the same...common people. (save for Stamkos)
- Colin Dambrauskas

And wait 'til TBay has to buy some of his UFA years. That contract will be north of 8 x 10 million.

We'll see about that.
- AdamFrench

it's not a statement that can be determined by future events.

the bozak that joined 3-4yrs ago has improved each year. it's fact.
maybe kessel has something to do with that, but maybe bozak had something to do with kessel's improvement as well.
he was on pace for points in mid 50's last yr... if kessel and JVR have better years again, it's not unrealistic to think bozak could crack 60pts....

end of the day, i don't like bozak as 1C, but it is what it is, and he has shown improvement yr after yr

steve (stee_dot) should be happy now.

no more whining about kessel not being signed.
- zazzle

He's finally sleeping right now, cuddled up to his Gund Bozak.

his copy and paste skills have no equal
- Dozzer

You haven't met Doppleganger, have you?

Not a hater but a realist and Kessel isnt worth Crosby, Malkin, Giroux, Ovechkin, Stamkos money, period.
- GOA88

How much would you have signed him for?

his copy and paste skills have no equal
- Dozzer

garth!

say no more.

You haven't met Doppleganger, have you?
- Feeling Glucky?

UG: "kessel is not a franchise player".

mmmk bud

Tonight can't come fast enough...
I am watching the minutes tick by and the clock is moving way too slow.