Friedman: Penguins have "tested the market" for Kessel

[TomasHertlsRooster]

He's not what they need, so why even entertain it.

What is it that they need?

 

[Ugene Magic]

What is it that they need?

A RHS RD.

 

[cspera777]

Krug and a 2nd for Kessel?

Kessel is worth a lot more than that. If I remember right the pens gave up 1st and 3rd round picks, their top prospect, 3rd line center Nic Spalding and a solid defense prospect in Scott Harrington. Kessel has more value now than he did then. Acquiring him will cost a decent top 6 winger and a decent top 4 defenseman and maybe one more piece.

 

[13 others]

Kessel is worth a lot more than that. If I remember right the pens gave up 1st and 3rd round picks, their top prospect, 3rd line center Nic Spalding and a solid defense prospect in Scott Harrington. Kessel has more value now than he did then. Acquiring him will cost a decent top 6 winger and a decent top 4 defenseman and maybe one more piece.

You are aware age is a thing, right?

 

[cspera777]

If he’s in any way available the Oilers should move heaven and earth to make it happen.

You won't like what it would cost you. Think Klefbom, Puljujarvi/Yamamoto + a pick

 

[Bevans]

Kessel is worth a lot more than that. If I remember right the pens gave up 1st and 3rd round picks, their top prospect, 3rd line center Nic Spalding and a solid defense prospect in Scott Harrington. Kessel has more value now than he did then. Acquiring him will cost a decent top 6 winger and a decent top 4 defenseman and maybe one more piece.

You are draaaaaaaastically underestimating the value of a puck moving defenceman on a great contract. Kessel would not get you Krug.

I say that as a big Kessel fan.

 

[cspera777]

You are aware age is a thing, right?

He is older, but not old. And he is on a great contract.

 

[cspera777]

You are draaaaaaaastically underestimating the value of a puck moving defenceman on a great contract. Kessel would not get you Krug.

I say that as a big Kessel fan.

That's your opinion, for me and would take a lot more than Krug to get a Kessel.

 

[PensandCaps]

You are aware age is a thing, right?

Kessel is a better player now. Has winning pedigree. He is 100% worth more.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

You won't like what it would cost you. Think Klefbom, Puljujarvi/Yamamoto + a pick

Yeah, no. I love Phil but nobody is giving up a 25 year old top pairing defenceman ++ to get him.

Klefbom’s got a spectacular value contract, is on track for 40 points, and logging 26+ minutes a night for us. You wouldn’t like what he would cost you.

 

[PensandCaps]

Yeah, no. I love Phil but nobody is giving up a 25 year old top pairing defenceman ++ to get him.

Klefbom’s got a spectacular value contract, is on track for 40 points, and logging 26+ minutes a night for us. You wouldn’t like what he would cost you.

Last thing the Oil should do is trade a good Dman.

Which makes them a bad trade partner for the Pens. The ONLY thing to trade Kessel for is a top 3 D.

 

[Ugene Magic]

You are draaaaaaaastically underestimating the value of a puck moving defenceman on a great contract. Kessel would not get you Krug.

I say that as a big Kessel fan.

All of 5'9" Torey Krug?

I get D-men have more value, but.... I fart in your general direction.

Krug is not even in the same stratosphere.

 

[Digitalbooya]

Spurgeon+Nino for Kessel+???

 

[Cor]

I assume you mean the part where he’s talking to Botterill about a deal with Jimmy and that if he wanted to get that deal done he could?

What makes you think he’s referring to Kessel?

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Spurgeon+Nino for Kessel+???

The plus...Addison?

 

[Digitalbooya]

The plus...Addison?

I have no idea who that is.

 

[BHD]

I don't think trading Kessel solves their issue of too much money spent on a porous d corps.

This is it. The Pens aren't trying to fill a hole. They're trying to flip like half of their defense. Letang, Dumoulin, and Schultz (assuming he regains his form for next season) are staples on the blue line. Maatta, Johnson, and Oleksiak, however, need to go.

Ideally, the new guy would be stronger on the right side, but I don't think that's a priority. Just get somebody who can move the puck without being a train wreck in their own zone.

 

[Zal]

Interesting. Knowing Blake, I could see him trying to pedal Martinez or Muzzin for Kessel.

 

[SFKingshomer]

Martinez and Toffoli for Kessel

 

[PensRedwings2887]

I have no idea who that is.

Calen Addison - Pens 2nd round pick in the 2018 draft. He's a RHS Defenceman

 

[Mosby]

Bring him to AZ to play under Tocchet.

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

Borgman, Brown & 1st cuz Offence

Kapanen - Matthews - Marner
Marleau - - Tavares - - Kessel
Johnsson - Kadri - Nylander
Hyman - - Lindholm - - Ennis

Yes ik we cant afford him, dont even want him back tbh, and it would take more to get him

this was for fun, dont get fired up

Happy HFBoarding

 

[Henkka]

Back to Toronto + Eating 1.2M of his salary.

 

[sessiroth]

Tor
Kessel 1.2 million retention

Pitts
Kapanen
1st
3rd
Spaling
Harrington

 

[Pyrophorus]

I would take him back at a fair price.
Though it is overkill.