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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
I think teams are willing to offer a substantial amount for Kesler. Like more than Jordan Staal got (1st, former 1st, +). If these rumours are true then I think we'll likely see him go around the draft and for a big return. Kesler should fetch quite the ransom IMO. I think some Calgary fans underrate this.
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I agree with this except for Kesler getting more than Staal. The Staal package involved the 8th overall pick and Brandon Sutter, who was worth around a top 10 pick at the time. I think the Canucks should get a comparable package, but the package the Penguins got for Staal is a pretty good one considering the circumstances. I agree that some Flames fans are underrating the interest in Kesler. He should get the equivalent of a top 10 pick, a young roster player, and a prospect/2nd round pick. Like you said, that's what the Penguins essentially got for Staal and that's what the Flyers got for Richards.