I think Kessel's contract is fair value, but I don't think there are that many teams that would be willing to give up much to get him.
Rangers, Islanders or Penguins are the main teams I could see trading for him...maybe Boston, San Jose, Columbus?
Chris Kreider +?
Josh Bailey + ?
Sutter + ? or Bennett + Spaling + ? Sell high on Hornqvist?
Eriksson + Bartkowski + ?
Tomas Hertl?
I think Kessel is a very good player, but if I'm a GM I don't think I'm wanting to give up much more than anything listed above (obviously some picks and prospects need to add, but I'm not giving blue chippers), and all require Kessel to eat some cap for a few years...
I think it's hard to move an $8M salary during the season, so a draft time thing would be more likely.
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