Eklund: Are the Penguins in Trouble? Rutherford Never Passive...
- Eklund

Kessell has never really been a defensive player. This is not new.

Kessell has never really been a defensive player. This is not new.
- glove_was_stuck

This. He’s like a more consistent Vanek.

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I think the teams the ones poster mentioned (LA & CAR in particular) do make sense. I just don't think Phil is traded. I mentioned this on the Pens board but I could see Hornqvist, Hagelin, Maatta, Sprong on the table for a shake-up.

Potentially Brassard too but the optics would look too bad if we trade him for much less than what we gave away. I'd hope we just ride out Brassard this year and have the un-matchable depth down the middle.

Gauging what PIT needs is a little difficult. Technically we need a RHD but will be fine once Shultz comes back. PIT, in my opinion, would be looking for middle-six LW and/or middle pair D-man, with emphasis on speed/skill/youth.

Kessel back to Toronto for Nylander.

Pens retain 50% of the Thrill's salary.

???? nylander is going to get paid more than kessel is now so that aint happening.....
- nyislsbossy

No thanks...enjoyed Phil when he was here for the most part BUT not interested in a second stint...we have enough defensive issues so at times so no need for Phil to come around again and make it worse

This. He’s like a more consistent Vanek.
- RafiDRW

Its not a role he succeeds in. Boston and Toronto tried to shoe-horn that part into his game. Didn't work out for either.

Kessel back to Toronto for Nylander.

Pens retain 50% of the Thrill's salary.

Beat me to it.

Toronto trades Steve Simmons for 1 of Phils leftover hotdogs

Toronto trades Steve Simmons for 1 of Phils leftover hotdogs
- PinkSock

There's no such thing as leftover hot dogs when Phil is involved.

Its not a role he succeeds in. Boston and Toronto tried to shoe-horn that part into his game. Didn't work out for either.
- glove_was_stuck

100%. Hes perfect for Pittsburgh. One of the best wingers in the game who can pot in 25 goals minimum a year.

Better trade him for 2 firsts and a 2nd

No.

There's no such thing as leftover hot dogs when Phil is involved.
- Atomic Wedgie

100%. Hes perfect for Pittsburgh. One of the best wingers in the game who can pot in 25 goals minimum a year.
- RafiDRW

Not every guy plays a 200 foot game. YOU HEAR THAT CLAUDE!!!?

buffalo: Filthy Kessel

Pitt: Scadella, Girgensons, Bailey and san jose 1st

Buffalo improves top six and Pittsburgh gets depth to 6 dman and 1 st round pick.
- BigDog912

- Matthews_Auston

You can laugh, how is that Jack Johnson thing working out.

This is actually a reasonable trade proposal. I wouldn't do it as a Sabre fan but sound in logic for both teams.

Still hung up on the pre Mathews days. All Kessel did since arriving in Pitt
Lead the team in scoring for the playoffs - Cup win and should have won the Conn Smythe
Second in playoff scoring and another cup
second in regular season and career high in pts

You don't get him for his 200 foot game. If you think that, you are dreaming. You get him to net pts and score goals.

Time was not right in Toronto - not going to happen but I would bet if Kessel came back to Toronto now, people will easily forget Willy whats his name.
- Revised12

You're gone a little too deep for me there bud. I'm just crackin a joke. I don't hate Phil...never did. Phil is a cool cat!

Lehtera, and a 2nd for Fat Phil and a dozen Tim Horton's doughnuts.

Hahaha wtf? he specifically mentioned Kessel as one of the players who compete nightly. Click bait is click bait

Maybe a coaching change is in order...... I think a certain Mustachioed Man is available....

Not every guy plays a 200 foot game. YOU HEAR THAT CLAUDE!!!?
- glove_was_stuck

The turtle.

Since the GM on the Pittsburgh side is Rutherford, look for something to come of this. He is one of the finest Hockey traders in the business. He makes moves that you can step back from and see how both sides wanted to make the deal.

I can see Kessel going to either Carolina, LA, Anaheim or San Jose. Why? They have things that the Penguins need. Puck moving defensemen who can take care of the defensive part of the job description...and they have enough of them that they would be willing to make a trade.

In the Kings case, the trade would be a serious horse trade/culture shift....cause I could see Doughty for Kessel plus happening.

I can see Kessel to the Ducks, but not 100% who is coming back.

Phil will add speed and offense to any team he is dealt too...but he will not add much in the way of two way play.
- wbon22

Why does everyone jump straight to Doughty from LA? He isn’t going anywhere especially not for Kessel, kings don’t need him that badly. Although their offense does suck! The Dmen the kings are looking at possibly trading are Muzzin and Martinez. Why in the world would the kings trade a top 3 player in Doughty?

Kessel back to Toronto for Nylander.

Pens retain 50% of the Thrill's salary.

???? nylander is going to get paid more than kessel is now so that aint happening.....
- nyislsbossy

Yes I realize this. It was meant to be a sarcastic post.........

No thanks...enjoyed Phil when he was here for the most part BUT not interested in a second stint...we have enough defensive issues so at times so no need for Phil to come around again and make it worse
- Leafcup

See my post above

Andrew MacDonald for Hagelin and Sheahan

Not sure i'd call 20 in 14 "almost 2 points a game". It's closer to 1 than 2.