Dallas reluctantly welcomes Kesler

[TurdFerguson]

A deal that has been in the works for a week or so wrapped up today.

To Dallas
Ryan Kesler
Cap

To Van
Stephen Weiss
Rasumus Ristolainen
Make Stone
Carter Ashton
Chris Bourque

Despite being a total loser, I wanted Kesler for my 2nd line center spot. He is one be best rated 2-way centerman and someone who should bring some balance to the lineup. Gave up a mix of quality and quantity but got a significant sim bump.

Thanks for the fun deal Mitch!

[TurdFerguson]

I'd add that Ristolainen is a stud. Van gets a really really nice long-term asset in this kid.

[Mitch]

From Vancouvers perspective we add two prospects who we really like in Mark Stone and Ristolainen. At the age of 18, as a defenseman, Risto has proven he can play at the NHL level to some degree which is very impressive at such a young age. He can only get better. Stone is a guy who has taken a little longer to develop, but has great hockey sense. In his short stint with the Sens in the playoffs 1 or 2 seasons back he had some good chemistry with Spezza, so if the next time he's with the big club, he will be set up for success. Getting a downgrade to Weiss is nice since he still has a respectable rating that some teams may be interested in, and we could possibly flip him for some more assets.

Thanks to the Stars for the talks.

[MJK]

Anyone else still waiting for Dallas to get a starting goalie?

[TurdFerguson]

I thought I needed one but Bernier has been a stud so far...we'll see.

[GreenLantern]

Nice trade for both sides, great job.