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Originally Posted by kehatch
The amount of misinformation on this player is crazy. Someone go find the myth busters because many of you need a reeducation.
Regarding fitness: He is never injured. I have seen no sign of fitness issues on the ice. He scores very well in fitness training.
Regarding value: The bar was set with the Nash and Ryan trades. Your not talking Bennett. Your not talking garbage. Your talking about something like a first, Backlund, Poirier, and Wotherspoon.
Regarding contract: There is nothing wrong with 8-million for a player of this age and caliber.
Regarding attitude: I haven't seen a coach, GM, or team mate say anything bad about the players attitude.
He wouldn't just make us better, he would make us MUCH better for the next 5 years.
Personally, I don't think we are far enough along in the rebuild to justify thus type of move. But some of the comments on here are completely uninformed.
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agreed. If the flames were to make a pitch for Kessel, I would think a package similar to what Boomer suggested on the radio this morning would certainly have to be considered from the Leafs perspective (Backlund, Gillies, and a 1st).
From a Flames stand point, this depends on what they see coming from Ortio. Can we give up our 1st/2nd best goaltending prospect? I think the loss of a backlund would hurt the flames, but perhaps this opens the door for Arnold. To get something you have to give up something. The 1st is a no brainer from the leafs perspective. this deal doesn't happen without it.
Kessel fills an immediate need in that he adds an elite RW to the line up. Aside from depth on the blue line, this is the biggest hole in the organization. I put little stock in any dressing room rumors you regularly read in places such as CP, or other forums. The same guys who are popping off here about 'cheese burger Phil' are also the same guys who will be talking about how awesome phil is when he has 30 through 60 games and leading the flames in goal scoring (which he would) next year if he's wearing flames silks.