Rumor: Phil Kessel submits trade request

[Seanaconda]

Kessel is better than this

 

[SuterHaglshev]

Half retained Phil Kessel to Chicago

A. Shaw contract (LTIR) A. Nylander & a fourth round pick.

 

[Chuck Norris Trophy]

Hmm, this is kind of weird, I thought Phil wanted to move from Pittsburgh to a smaller market in a warm place so they traded him to Arizona. He has his cups already. Why does he want out and where would he go? Would it just one last cup run? We all know he despises the limelight.

 

[Reality Czech]

Hmm, this is kind of weird, I thought Phil wanted to move from Pittsburgh to a smaller market in a warm place so they traded him to Arizona. He has his cups already. Why does he want out and where would he go? Would it just one last cup run? We all know he despises the limelight.

I'm assuming that once they gutted the team and started yet another rebuild, he didn't feel like sticking around for that. I honestly thought the Yotes looked like they were trending in the right direction last year but I guess they decided getting rid of quality players was a better option for some reason. Garland is one of my favorite young players to watch and exactly the kind of guy a young, rebuilding team should hold onto. I would be pretty pissed that the team moved him unless he basically told them he wanted out as well.

 

[Chuck Norris Trophy]

I'm assuming that once they gutted the team and started yet another rebuild, he didn't feel like sticking around for that. I honestly thought the Yotes looked like they were trending in the right direction last year but I guess they decided getting rid of quality players was a better option for some reason. Garland is one of my favorite young players to watch and exactly the kind of guy a young, rebuilding team should hold onto. I would be pretty pissed that the team moved him unless he basically told them he wanted out as well.

Seems plausible.

 

[glovesave_35]

There’s a Nathan’s in Brooklyn. The Islanders used to play in Brooklyn. Phil to the Islanders it is.

edit: There’s numerous locations on Long Island too. Lou will even help him use his salary to open up a new location that will be the official hot dog of the New York Islanders.

Ha ha good one

 

[OtherThingsILike]

Hmm, this is kind of weird, I thought Phil wanted to move from Pittsburgh to a smaller market in a warm place so they traded him to Arizona. He has his cups already. Why does he want out and where would he go? Would it just one last cup run? We all know he despises the limelight.

He picked Arizona because Tocchet was the coach, but Tocchet isn't coaching there anymore.

 

[belair]

He's been fully paid and he still wants to be traded? Kind of a dick move.

Obviously it's in Armstrong's best interest to move him anyways though. It's not like they're going to be good.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

To me it’s about what he likes on his dog. Gardiniere…blackhawks. Maple bacon…Ottawa. Maybe a sauerkraut sort of situation…..Winnipeg. French fries inside…..triumphant return to the penguins. Wet chili…..Columbus. Tofu dog….California. He needs to follow his heart.

 

[CREW99AW]

Kessel's cash owed is only 850k this year, so Arizona will likely be more than willing to retain 50%. This brings his cap-hit down to 3.4aav for this final season on his contract.

He scored at a 29 goals per 82 games pace last season on a putrid Arizona offense.

How was Kessel's play away from the puck last season? I only catch Coyote games, when they face off against the isles.

 

[Bank Shot]

If I am Arizona I just tell him to sit tight and trade him at the deadline.

He'll be worth more then as the contenders will be able to fit him under the cap.

 

[kerrabria]

What is he at this point? A PP specialist who can drive your third line? (as long as your third line has at least one finisher and at least one guy who hustles and plays defense).

Honestly seems like PIT would be an ideal landing spot if it weren't for Sullivan lol.

 

[Pens x]

Haha yea Pittsburgh could use him since we only went dumpster diving for players this summer. But Mike Sullivan is a clown and knows best.

 

[CupcakeSprinkles]

He's been fully paid and he still wants to be traded? Kind of a dick move.

Obviously it's in Armstrong's best interest to move him anyways though. It's not like they're going to be good.

What a liberal perspective lol

 

[AD Skinner]

To me it’s about what he likes on his dog. Gardiniere…blackhawks. Maple bacon…Ottawa. Maybe a sauerkraut sort of situation…..Winnipeg. French fries inside…..triumphant return to the penguins. Wet chili…..Columbus. Tofu dog….California. He needs to follow his heart.

Chili and cole slaw baby come on down to Raleigh and experience 2 for a dollar

 

[Cousin Eddie]

I’d love him in Colorado but unfortunately they don’t have the cap space. Compher would have to go the other way but I’d rather keep Compher as depth and add a piece at the deadline instead. If Kessel is still available at the deadline Colorado could add him and keep Compher who would be a ridiculous luxury on the fourth line.

Remember the Avs have a lot of UFA’s next summer. They’ll need some guys to fill roster spots.

 

[rt]

How was Kessel's play away from the puck last season? I only catch Coyote games, when they face off against the isles.

It’s Kessel. Lol. Same as always.

 

[rt]

Are the Yotes going back to the old logo? Noticed on their Twitter they went there

Yes. Old uniforms full time. The Wayne Gretzky era red crap is finally gone.

 

[CREW99AW]

It’s Kessel. Lol. Same as always.

Ok. I had hoped to read the effort was at least there. The isles pp cost them, in the last playoff series against TB.

 

[A1LeafNation]

I wonder if Arizona can trade Kessel through Toronto to another team to get rid of that 1.2m this year.

Arizona: Retains 4m + whatever package
Toronto: No cap hit
New team: Takes on Kessel at 4m

 

[rt]

Ok. I had hoped to read the effort was at least there. The isles pp cost them, in the last playoff series against TB.

When he’s not nursing an injury in order not to lose the iron-man streak, he’s usually good about getting off the ice pretty quick when he needs to. He doesn’t play hockey like other NHL players. But he’s smart. And he usually knows how to not get caught out in bad situations. But he’s obviously a very bad defensive player with a very lackadaisical overall game.

I think he’d be fear for the Islanders and is just what they need. That team is structured enough, well coached enough and has a strong enough leadership group that they can deal with a Phil Kessel. He’s absolutely loved by his teammates. He not a problem child or anything. The guys love him. He’s like a mascot that rip 25 goals without much effort.

Kessel isn’t going to unravel everything Trotz has built. And Trotz is smart enough to use him correctly on the ice and manage him correctly off the ice. It’s not like Phil has attitude problems or behavior issues. He just doesn’t play the game like most guys. He’s got his own way.

I personally think he’d be a good fit and a valuable addition for the Islanders.

 

[rt]

I wonder if Arizona can trade Kessel through Toronto to another team to get rid of that 1.2m this year.

Arizona: Retains 4m + whatever package
Toronto: No cap hit
New team: Takes on Kessel at 4m

Nope.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Nope.

Why not?

 

[rt]

Why not?

Several reasons. #1 Arizona cant retain 4m. The most they can retain is 3.4m. #2 There is mechanism for Toronto “clearing” their existing retention. #3 The scenario you proposed doesn’t accomplish that anyway.

 

[Voight]

I wouldn't want to stay on the team either. Clearly their goal is to tank and Kessel can still help a playoff team.