Malkin wanted out if Kessel returned

[jetsforever]

Didn't realise there was somewhat of a Malkin-Kessel feud
Also surprising that Malkin *allegedly* requested a trade, that would have been crazy in Pittsburgh

 

[Hockey4Lyfe]

One doesn’t have to look very far and just see their +/- to see how bad they were together. And I know that also depends on the D pairing they received and that was usually bad, but just looking at the numbers shows that these two are water and oil on the ice together.

Many people simply look at offensive numbers and forget that’s 50% of the game. There is a thing called defense and these two together never worked and simply never will.

 

[Sol]

Seems insecure of Malkin to demand a trade because your winger cares about his stats.

How tho. Malkin has played with worse players and no drama about that. Seems like Kessel attracts trouble. I dislike malkin a lot but that's a weird statement to make.

 

[Esq]

How tho. Malkin has played with worse players and no drama about that. Seems like Kessel attracts trouble. I dislike malkin a lot but that's a weird statement to make.

Not really. I mean, Malkin's a vet and a champ. Going to mgmt and making it a "him or me" thing is pretty extreme.

 

[KIRK]

Didn't realise there was somewhat of a Malkin-Kessel feud
Also surprising that Malkin *allegedly* requested a trade, that would have been crazy in Pittsburgh

Malkin didn't request a trade 'me or him' style. Think more along the lines of 'I can't do another year of this BS, even if it means I have to go' or something along those 'something has to give' lines. It may seem like a subtle difference, but it's nonetheless significant.

 

[mrv52]

Times like these need a strong Captain in the locker room.

 

[chethejet]

Kessel has a shelf life with every team and his expired last year. Malkin has to change his style as well but clearly Phil just didn't play with the same intensity of his first couple of years.

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

Worked out for all parties involved

Malkin can move on past whatever drama and Kessel is on a team with no media pressure and a fanbase with realistic expectations

 

[Hockeyfan2390]

Malkin sounding like a giant baby here.

 

[OppositeLocK]

Kessel has a shelf life with every team and his expired last year. Malkin has to change his style as well but clearly Phil just didn't play with the same intensity of his first couple of years.

This. Some players are like coaches and they wear out their welcome.

Boston, Toronto, Pittsburgh. Same story everywhere. Had feuds with Julien, Wilson, and now Sullivan. I think it's hard to get a guy like Kessel to buy into a system. So when he's not doing his part, and his teammates and coaches get on him, he'll hide behind his stats, hence Malkin bringing up him caring more about points.

Arizona is the perfect place for someone like him. No pressure, and nothing to live up to.

There's a stark difference between a guy like Tavares and a guy like Kessel.

 

[Beauner]

Times like these need a strong Captain in the locker room.

Thank goodness they have one

Malkin sounding like a giant baby here.

Wrong

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Malkin sounds like a huge baby.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

I can see this. Kessel appears to have an attitude problem. has always been the case. normally under wraps but he's apparently kind of a D.
Look at how much he cared when his new team introduced him to the fans on instagram. he looked like he was in an argument and just saying the words to move on. his little D*ckish arm lifts like what teenagers do when they are in trouble and trying defend their actions. guy's a clown but he's a freaking good hockey player.

 

[Ryan Michaels]

Times like these need a strong Captain in the locker room.

Yeah, I wouldn't worry about that.

 

[Foots]

Whiny baby.

 

[Hockey4Lyfe]

Whiny baby.

A 3 time champ and one of the best players during the time he’s played... he’s earned the right to approach management with issues like this.

 

[DownIsTheNewUp]

If Crosby absolutely wouldn't play with Kessel and Malkin was at the point of requesting a trade to not play with Kessel and this was brewing all season, why not either trade Kessel during the season or stick him on the 3rd line? Who cares if it ticks Kessel off to be on the 3rd line. Just seems like mismanagement to let it get to that point.

 

[Foots]

A 3 time champ and one of the best players during the time he’s played... he’s earned the right to approach management with issues like this.

I guess he can whine and pout all he wants then.

 

[King Mapes]

He just never plays like he is giving it his all. The same criticisms you can use against kessel and his game can be used with malkin.

This. Malkin is just a more talented version of Kessel.

 

[Empoleon8771]

This. Malkin is just a more talented version of Kessel.

I mean that's just hilariously wrong, but okay.

 

[Nadal On Clay]

Whiny baby.

He can't hear you he has his SC rings plugged in his ears

 

[Nadal On Clay]

This. Malkin is just a more talented version of Kessel.

 

[vshun]

You obviously didn’t watch them all if you came to this conclusion.

I am not Pens fan but I enjoy the way that team plays and always cheer for them when they play in my hometown against Caps. Anyway I see great/terrific effort one shift and then lazy floating other 2 shifts from Malkin, so to me it looked very inconsistent. I did not see the same (floating/lazying shifts) from Crossby for instance, he is always very intense and trying hard and being a good pro.

 

[NYR94]

Malkin vs. Kessel. Must have been an easy decision for Rutherford. And Kessel is no slouch.

 

[Orfieus]

Man Kessel had to be traded out of Toronto and now Pittsburg and Arizona has a lot of up and coming kids I'm not sure if Arizona should have made this trade now