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Originally Posted by savemedrzaius
But the Leafs have no use for him right now. They will likely a be very bad team for the next few seasons, so it makes sense to trade him now when he is in his prime. Why keep him on the team? If they can trade him now it can push the rebuild forward quicker.
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If one rebuilding team has no use for him, then neither does another. And that is why you are seeing lopsided trade proposals. The only way acquiring Kessel makes any sense is if we fleece Toronto.
Even then, Kessel is not a guy who drives your team to success. He could be a decent complimentary player for a big run, but that would be as a rental, and we are nowhere near that point.
Honestly, the only places Kessel makes sense is in a place like Carolina or Florida - where his goal scoring might be enough to satisfy the locals.