TSN: Bruins offer Kessel to Leafs for Kaberle & 1st rd pick
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jun 26, 2009 9:34 AM EDT
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Bob McKenzie of TSN is reporting that the Bruins have made an offer to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The offer is reportedly Phil Kessel in exchange for veteran defenseman Tomas Kaberle and the 7th overall pick in tonight's draft.
Bruins would get:
7th Overall Pick in 2009 NHL Entry Draft
Toronto would get:
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has sold me on Zack Kassian. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3Fp45o-zRM
by ike6116 on Jun 26, 2009 9:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Excpet that is MATT Kassian in that video NOT Zack Kassian. Different guy.
I hear Zack Kassian is a beast though.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jun 26, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don’t need to move up that high to land Kassian.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jun 26, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt has already been drafted. He is in the Minnesota Wild system. http://wild.nhl.com/team/app?page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8471719&service=page
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jun 26, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Zack is in this year’s draft but not in that video.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jun 26, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can always trade down
If they acquire the 7th pick from Toronto and they have their heart set on Kassian, they could easily trade down and gain another asset (or 2). 7th pick is interesting, because one of Kane, Cowen, MSP or Schenn are going to be avaliable. Kassian looks to be a good player, but he’s a step below those 4. The B’s could trade the pick to someone thats desperate for one of those 4 and still get Kassian….
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by Cheap Seats on Jun 26, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now, I don’t see the B’s getting that 7th from the Leafs.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jun 26, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me neither.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jun 26, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
still I feel like I don’t want to get MORE youth, i’d rather let our team mature and move forward not take a step back, who is going to replace the 36 Goals?
How did the B’s do when Kessel was out of the line up and when he still trying to get over mono and went into that slump? Cause IIRC the Bruins slumped when Kessel wasn’t scoring.
by ike6116 on Jun 26, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with ike...
But sadly, it looks like the cap has made this decision already. No $$ room for Heatley, no cash for Kessel, tough spot to be in. Essentially, they can make a deal now to get something they want back or take compensation picks when Toronto/LA/Columbus/Edmonton signs Kessel as an RFA. I’d assume they’d get at least one first (maybe two), a second and a third. I don’t think Kessel’s getting $6.53M plus per year
And if the Bruins should match an RFA offer, they can’t deal Kessel for one year.
by Danno11 on Jun 26, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is getting a 31-year old veteran getting more youth?
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jun 26, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The trade would still make the big club roster older.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jun 26, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This deal seems awfully stacked in Boston’s favor. Part of me wonders if Burke is talking down the value of high draft picks, while trying to trade up himself.
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by Dirk Hoag on Jun 26, 2009 10:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Could be. That guy is pretty savvy.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jun 26, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For what it's worth...
TSN has updated their story:
Sources tell TSN the Bruins have offered restricted free agent forward Phil Kessel and a draft pick to Toronto in exchange for the Leaf blueliner.
The pick that Boston is offering is not their first rounder in this year’s draft.
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by blurr1974 on Jun 26, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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