Didn't JR come out with the 'off ice' issues? Some here (me included big time), thought that was just a little lip service for trading him. Now if he says he drank too much, might be some truth in the old fellas words.
- Aussiepenguin

I also think DK insuated at the time hat it was a gambling issue.

Despres said he was drinking too much alcohol and staying up late.... there may be more to it than that but clearly there was some off ice stuff

I don't think I could imagine a direct trade between Columbus and Pittsburgh, but yeah, a sign and trade Kessel for Panarin would be fantastic.

Maybe in a 3 way deal though. Kessel would be a perfect fit in Minnesota and Neiderreiter really fits in with Columbus style of play.

PIT - Panarin
CBJ - Neiderreiter +
MIN - Kessel