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Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
This is one of those rare deals where I look at it and I don't like it for either team. The Pens need depth, not one big contract. The futures for the Leafs are just 'meh', especially considering they had to eat some of Kessel's salary (which almost everyone knew they would have to). Just...........meh.
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This actually adds a lot of depth for the Penguins by significantly upgrading the top 6. They have to win and win now, Crosby and Malkin are in their prime there is no option to create a balanced forward corps of muckers. Because you can't build that other than through the draft. Pittsburg can't wait for that. And they can't sign Beleskeys and Froliks with their cap situation.
They basically now have two top flight scoring lines that are roughly equivalent to any other top line in the league. And this is a huge upgrade for Crosby.
Chris Kunitz - Sidney Crosby - Phil Kessel
David Perron - Evgeni Malkin - Patric Hornqvist
Mix and match as you would. Two of the best centres in the game, 1 elite winger and 3 good to excellent wingers. This move pushes Dupuis and Bennett out of the top six ensuring that every player is a bonafide top six forward now on power up mode centred by Crosby and Malkin.