You're like that 30 yr old loser that still trys to get autographs from players arent you?

F That whole team.
- joecool2931

LOL WUT

They are the NHL and NBC’s favorites, why wouldn’t they win? They were gifted AT LEAST two games in every series so far. I am not happy they knocked the Pens out, but no one can deny that they have gotten there with help.

They are the NHL and NBC’s favorites, why wouldn’t they win? They were gifted AT LEAST two games in every series so far. I am not happy they knocked the Pens out, but no one can deny that they have gotten there with help.
- Doogs

They are the NHL and NBC’s favorites, why wouldn’t they win? They were gifted AT LEAST two games in every series so far. I am not happy they knocked the Pens out, but no one can deny that they have gotten there with help.
- Doogs

You're like that 30 yr old loser that still trys to get autographs from players arent you?

F That whole team.
- joecool2931

huh? That's the conclusion you came up with there?

They are the NHL and NBC’s favorites, why wouldn’t they win? They were gifted AT LEAST two games in every series so far. I am not happy they knocked the Pens out, but no one can deny that they have gotten there with help.
- Doogs

The irony...

Go Las Vegas MAF's.

Madden is reporting from his sources that the Penguins will try to trade Kessel this summer. Say what you want about Madden, he doesn't typically make stuff up.

I'd rather keep Phil but since not much else going on in Pens land... anyone care to take a stab at teams that would actually trade for Kessel and what the return might be...

Madden is reporting from his sources that the Penguins will try to trade Kessel this summer. Say what you want about Madden, he doesn't even make stuff up.

I'd rather keep Phil but since not much else going on in Pens land... anyone care to take a stab at teams that would actually trade for Kessel and what the return might be...
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Madden is a complete moron and makes stuff up all the time.

Madden is reporting from his sources that the Penguins will try to trade Kessel this summer. Say what you want about Madden, he doesn't even make stuff up.

I'd rather keep Phil but since not much else going on in Pens land... anyone care to take a stab at teams that would actually trade for Kessel and what the return might be...
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Mark Madden sucks ass. Dude flip flops on everything.

Madden is a complete moron and makes stuff up all the time.
- Feds91Stammer

Okay, so we will just talk about nothing. Fun.

Madden is reporting from his sources that the Penguins will try to trade Kessel this summer. Say what you want about Madden, he doesn't even make stuff up.

I'd rather keep Phil but since not much else going on in Pens land... anyone care to take a stab at teams that would actually trade for Kessel and what the return might be...
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Kessel at 50% retained, Letang at 99% retained, and 3 consecutive first round picks for Jori Lehtera and a 7th.

Kessel at 50% retained, Letang at 99% retained, and 3 consecutive first round picks for Jori Lehtera and a 7th.
- jmatchett383

You gotta sweeten that offer a bit, we need a veteran backup tender...add in Bryzgalov and it's a deal.

You gotta sweeten that offer a bit, we need a veteran backup tender...add in Bryzgalov and it's a deal.
- iworkatinitech

Ah, sadly, he is no longer on our roster and is retired from the NHL. However, we do have a heavily-used Michael Neuvirth. He's usually good for a solid 2-3 games in a row before he misses a month with an injury.

Okay, so we will just talk about nothing. Fun.
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Madden reported them looking to trade Geno before, and looking to trade Kessel last year. I don't really buy into his poop.

Ah, sadly, he is no longer on our roster and is retired from the NHL. However, we do have a heavily-used Michael Neuvirth. He's usually good for a solid 2-3 games in a row before he misses a month with an injury.
- jmatchett383

Do you have any extra rolls of tape lying around?

Do you have any extra rolls of tape lying around?
- iworkatinitech

Yes, but you're gonna have to include some used Eric Goddard jock straps.

Madden is reporting from his sources that the Penguins will try to trade Kessel this summer. Say what you want about Madden, he doesn't typically make stuff up.

I'd rather keep Phil but since not much else going on in Pens land... anyone care to take a stab at teams that would actually trade for Kessel and what the return might be...
- YouMeAndDupuis9

I dont think Madden is great at all but I also doubt he just totally lies either. Freidman was saying a while back he wouldnt be surprised if Rutherford "listened" to offers on Kessel to.

I dont think its that bad of an idea really. As long as they get something back that helps them keep contending. From the charts and talk in here people say there is a sharp decline after the age of 30... Kessel will be 31 to start next season. With 4 more years at 6.8 million.... He just had a career season so thats usually called "selling high". Id bet he will be closer to 65-70 points next season then the 92 he posted this season. Still good no doubt. (92, 70, 59, 61 over the last 4 years) 3 of the last 4 with the penguins obviously. Some say he isnt worth to much and others say hes worth a lot so who knows. Would depend on the return for me.

Of course a couple analytics charts need to go with this....

http://lastwordonhockey.c...ider-a-phil-kessel-trade/

They are the NHL and NBC’s favorites, why wouldn’t they win? They were gifted AT LEAST two games in every series so far. I am not happy they knocked the Pens out, but no one can deny that they have gotten there with help.
- Doogs

Dude its (frank)ing obnoxious when other teams' fans do this to us. Don't do it to another team.

Madden is reporting from his sources that the Penguins will try to trade Kessel this summer. Say what you want about Madden, he doesn't typically make stuff up.

I'd rather keep Phil but since not much else going on in Pens land... anyone care to take a stab at teams that would actually trade for Kessel and what the return might be...
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Mark Madden 100% makes stuff up. All the time. He's not dumb, but he is a pot stirring troll.

Mark Madden 100% makes stuff up. All the time. He's not dumb, but he is a pot stirring troll.
- Victoro311

Right so we can only ever speculate trades on a hockey forum if it first comes from Bob Mackenzie. Why does the conversation have to be about Madden? Just wanted to see what y'all could come up with something logical in a Kessel deal. Logic is hard to come by around these parts.

So Kunitz at 2m with thin scoring is better than Knuckles at league minimum & thinner scoring because his possession stats are better?

Ok.

Right so we can only ever speculate trades on a hockey forum if it first comes from Bob Mackenzie. Why does the conversation have to be about Madden? Just wanted to see what y'all could come up with something logical in a Kessel deal. Logic is hard to come by around these parts.
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Well if we want to talk about dealing Kessel (which I will riot if it actually happens) I can do that, but I had to respond to your "Madden doesn't make stuff up" comment. That would be like saying "Skip Bayless isn't a troll".

I'd want a young, top line caliber winger. Basically comparable to Jake Guentzel. A 1st round pick and an -A level prospect. Maybe we also swap a low round pick for a mid round pick as well.

EDIT: The prospect would preferably be a defenseman or a center.

You're like that 30 yr old loser that still trys to get autographs from players arent you?

F That whole team.
- joecool2931

Well if we want to talk about dealing Kessel (which I will riot if it actually happens) I can do that, but I had to respond to your "Madden doesn't make stuff up" comment. That would be like saying "Skip Bayless isn't a troll".

I'd want a young, top line caliber winger. Basically comparable to Jake Guentzel. A 1st round pick and an -A level prospect. Maybe we also swap a low round pick for a mid round pick as well.

EDIT: The prospect would preferably be a defenseman or a center.
- Victoro311

Would you trade Guentzy for Phil straight up?

Your deal doesn't exist my friend, but I understand why you put it out there.