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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
So, mostly irrelevant question, but: Would you trade Monahan and the #2 overall pick next year (assuming we suck the way everyone expects) for Kessel?
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Different situations - Toronto was in a different state than Calgary with different pressures. And Kessel was that much younger at the time. At his current age I wouldn't do it for sure. But I understand why the deal was made at the time, and maintain that it certainly hasn't been a disaster for the Leafs.
Trading high picks for young front line players is a valid approach.