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Huntingwhale · 06-08-2015, 04:27 PM

I'd take Kessel. He's an elite talent, is a lock for 35+ goals and is a sure fire 1st line winger. Any team could use him. But his contract is just downright nasty. Especially considering how our own young guys are going to need raises and we'll need that cap space. I just don't see room for his 8mil cap hit until 2022, when we might very well have our own 6x6 (guesses) coming in shortly. If we do end up with a 8mil cap hit player, I would hope it's a youngster like Gaudreau or Bennett who has earned it. Not a 30+ player in Kessel.

I'd say no to him not because I don't think he'd fit in. But because his contract sucks.

06-08-2015, 04:27 PM	#96
Huntingwhale Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Exp:	I'd take Kessel. He's an elite talent, is a lock for 35+ goals and is a sure fire 1st line winger. Any team could use him. But his contract is just downright nasty. Especially considering how our own young guys are going to need raises and we'll need that cap space. I just don't see room for his 8mil cap hit until 2022, when we might very well have our own 6x6 (guesses) coming in shortly. If we do end up with a 8mil cap hit player, I would hope it's a youngster like Gaudreau or Bennett who has earned it. Not a 30+ player in Kessel. I'd say no to him not because I don't think he'd fit in. But because his contract sucks.