I really do not get the Kessel fixation developing here.
Toffoli is essentially the same guy. Kessel may be (or have been) more talented offensively but Toffoli is 4 years younger, putting up more goals recently, and better defensively (Toffoli was on pace for a 44 goal season in the COVID shortened 2020 season). Neither are particularly great skaters, but I'd give Toffoli the edge in the fact that he keeps moving his feet.
Most importantly, the Flames already spent assets to get Toffoli onto the roster. Spending more assets to clear the cap space needed for Kessel does not make sense.
I'd rather see the Flames make a move to trade a D for a long term RW solution, or ride with the roster we have and give players a chance in bigger roles. Especially having a spot available for a rookie to make the team. If the players do not establish themselves in their bigger roles then we should go for a mid-season trade.
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