Not to defend Burke too much, but the Kessel trade would not even be in the top 3 for worst trades by the Maple Leafs in the last 30 years. Kurvers for the pick that turned into Scott Niedermayer would have to be the worst trade. Second would probably be Russ Courtnall for John Kordic, third might be Rask for Raycroft. Honorable mention to the Leafs getting Cory Cross for Freddy Modin.
Kessel is likely going to be a 30+ goal man for the next 5-6 seasons, he is not exactly a terrible offensive player.
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