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Holy crap! Apparently for Harrington, Kapanen and a pick.....Leafs even retained some salary.....I could see an EZ 30 goals ouuta him.
 
according to the net these were 3 top end prospects but I didn't see what the rush was to deal him, yes he is Phil is a 1 dimensional player who in his end made poor passes and was physically outmatched maybe dumping phil and retaining 15% shows they are ready to take a bad contract to just get rid of phaneuf with the top coach kessel would only helped in the short run, fill in some seats n jersey sales.
the team 2-3 away from contending for a even a wild card spot now.
 
Penguins trade for Phil Kessel

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a big splash on the first day of free agency, completing a trade with Toronto for star winger Phil Kessel.

The Penguins acquired the five-time 30-goal scorer for forward Nick Spaling, a pair of prospects and a third-round draft selection in 2016.

Along with Kessel, Toronto sent defenseman Tim Erixon and forward prospect Tyler Biggs to Pittsburgh.

The Penguins dealt forward Kasperi Kapanen and defenseman Scott Harrington to the Maple Leafs.

The deal also involves conditional draft choices

Kessel is signed through the 2021-22 season and carries an annual $8 million salary cap hit. However, Toronto is retaining 15 percent of Kessel's salary per year, meaning Kessel will count for $6.8 million against Pittsburgh's

http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/n...e25990429.html


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Thanks Toronto!
 
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i origanally felt we gave up on biggs to early but he has not progressed at all

Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM +/- GP G A Pts PIM
2008-09 Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL 3 0 0 0 2
2009-10 U.S. National Under-18 Team USHL 4 1 1 2 5 3 -- -- -- -- --
2009-10 U.S. National Under-17 Team USHL 20 5 4 9 49 -3 -- -- -- -- --
2010-11 U.S. National Development Team USHL 20 7 4 11 41 8 -- -- -- -- --
2011-12 Miami University (Ohio) CCHA 37 9 8 17 63
2012-13 Oshawa Generals OHL 60 26 27 53 55 11 9 0 1 1 13
2012-13 Toronto Marlies AHL 4 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
2013-14 Toronto Marlies AHL 57 7 2 9 39 0 3 0 0 0 4
2014-15 Toronto Marlies AHL 47 2 3 5 56 -6 -- -- -- -- --
2014-15 Orlando Solar Bears ECHL 8 4 2 6 16 1 -- -- -- -- --

he did nothing in the ahl at most he looks like a 4th line C or W and thats a collasell waste for a 22th overal pick.

yes kessell is lazy 1 dimensional and has been out of shape for the past year.5 but felt if they did'nt make it so bait they wanted to move him they could of gotton more
 
hamster said:
Would have rather had Saad.
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From what I've read, it isn't like they didn't try, they just didn't have what Chicago wanted. As for this trade, the Penguins didn't give up any of their elite prospects and were able to dump some salary (Spaling) and get a draft pick in return. Yes, they gave away some talented prospects with upside, but they got a 27-year old scoring winger signed long term. We will see how this all works out, but this is the first time I've been excited for this team heading into the regular season in two or three years.
 
Phyllis is a turd
 
The Leafs were forced to eat $1.25 million of Kessel’s annual salary, per year.

Didn't lose Pouliot or Maata, that was huge.

Sid is happy as ****


Happy Canada Day, Sidney Crosby.

The captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins said Wednesday that he believes blockbuster acquisition Phil Kessel will be a welcome addition to team.

“He’s an elite scorer and has a lot of speed. I see him fitting in well with us,” Crosby told Pittsburgh reporter Josh Yohe.

“We’re excited to have him on our team.”

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins-sidney-crosby-excited-by-phil-kessel-trade/

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Phil Kessel trade makes Penguins big winners on Day 1 of NHL free agency

The Pittsburgh Penguins were an undeniable winner on the first day of free agent hunting season because they bagged the biggest difference-maker in the marketplace.

While other NHL teams were picking through a mediocre free agent crop, the Penguins made a bold trade to acquire speedy right wing Phil Kessel from the Toronto Maple Leafs to be Sidney Crosby's linemate.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2015/07/01/phil-kessel-penguins-free-agency/29573061/
 
Well, with all trades and acquisitions, I hope it works out for the Pens. That's another hefty salary on the books, but if he clicks with Sid, it will be a genius trade. I'm not so upset losing Harrington and Spaling. Kapanen is a slight concern because he could be good in the league for awhile and is another #1 gone. I get the "win now" cry and they better do it in the next two years.
The D concerns me. Losing Martin was expected, but Letang and Maata's health has a big red flag draped over them. They lost Churney, as well. The young guys NEED to step up and play consistent night in and night out. Lovejoy still makes my skin crawl, but we retained Cole. Small victory. We'll see. . . will be exciting come Oct. Kessel needs to come in shape and ready to light some **** up at CEC. No excuses now. Sid got his winger.
 
‘It’s hard to find players like Phil Kessel’

Over the last five seasons, only Alex Ovechkin, Steven Stamkos, and Corey Perry have scored more goals than Kessel. And Kessel’s center has mostly been Tyler Bozak. In Pittsburgh, it’ll be Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin.

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/01/its-hard-to-find-players-like-phil-kessel/

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Helluva steal for what we gave up.


Since 2009-10

Tavares - 432 GP - 174 goals - 227 assists - 401 points

Kessel - 446 GP - 181 goals - 213 assists - 394 points
 
thesteelcity said:
Well, with all trades and acquisitions, I hope it works out for the Pens. That's another hefty salary on the books, but if he clicks with Sid, it will be a genius trade. I'm not so upset losing Harrington and Spaling. Kapanen is a slight concern because he could be good in the league for awhile and is another #1 gone.
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Kapanen may be good for a long time, but Kessel is a proven commodity who should also be a good for awhile and helps us win now.

I get the "win now" cry and they better do it in the next two years.
The D concerns me. Losing Martin was expected, but Letang and Maata's health has a big red flag draped over them. They lost Churney, as well. The young guys NEED to step up and play consistent night in and night out. Lovejoy still makes my skin crawl, but we retained Cole. Small victory. We'll see. . . will be exciting come Oct. Kessel needs to come in shape and ready to light some **** up at CEC. No excuses now. Sid got his winger.
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The plan this entire offseason seemed to be to find a winger and go with the young defense, so they are right on track. And watch Kessel end up playing with Malkin before all is said and done.
 
SteelerFan448 said:
Kapanen may be good for a long time, but Kessel is a proven commodity who should also be a good for awhile and helps us win now.

The plan this entire offseason seemed to be to find a winger and go with the young defense, so they are right on track. And watch Kessel end up playing with Malkin before all is said and done.
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Like all trades, I'm hesitant until I see them in game action. Giving up so much of the future concerns me, but the way they have been drafting, who knows how they will turn out. I get that, but the cupboard is bare and there is no help on the way. That's an unsettling feeling towards the future of Penguin hockey. Kessel is the real deal, no doubt. I've heard a lot of bad reports of his attitude, work ethic and personality.
 
hamster said:
Would have rather had Saad.
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Chi wanted too much. WAAAAY too much, imo. Yeah he's a Burghster......but there are limits to that value.


F83 said:
i origanally felt we gave up on biggs to early but he has not progressed at all

Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM +/- GP G A Pts PIM
2008-09 Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL 3 0 0 0 2
2009-10 U.S. National Under-18 Team USHL 4 1 1 2 5 3 -- -- -- -- --
2009-10 U.S. National Under-17 Team USHL 20 5 4 9 49 -3 -- -- -- -- --
2010-11 U.S. National Development Team USHL 20 7 4 11 41 8 -- -- -- -- --
2011-12 Miami University (Ohio) CCHA 37 9 8 17 63
2012-13 Oshawa Generals OHL 60 26 27 53 55 11 9 0 1 1 13
2012-13 Toronto Marlies AHL 4 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
2013-14 Toronto Marlies AHL 57 7 2 9 39 0 3 0 0 0 4
2014-15 Toronto Marlies AHL 47 2 3 5 56 -6 -- -- -- -- --
2014-15 Orlando Solar Bears ECHL 8 4 2 6 16 1 -- -- -- -- --

he did nothing in the ahl at most he looks like a 4th line C or W and thats a collasell waste for a 22th overal pick.

yes kessell is lazy 1 dimensional and has been out of shape for the past year.5 but felt if they did'nt make it so bait they wanted to move him they could of gotton more
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Toronto is where hockey players go to die. I'd be trying to get that rep there.

SteelerFan448 said:
From what I've read, it isn't like they didn't try, they just didn't have what Chicago wanted. As for this trade, the Penguins didn't give up any of their elite prospects and were able to dump some salary (Spaling) and get a draft pick in return. Yes, they gave away some talented prospects with upside, but they got a 27-year old scoring winger signed long term. We will see how this all works out, but this is the first time I've been excited for this team heading into the regular season in two or three years.
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Really? 'Cause I was pretty pumped this past year..............and if the injury gods had been kind I think you'd have seen an entirely different post season. Spaling's gonna be good, maybe great , and I too think the Pens invest about 10% too heavily on O, but ****.........if you can get Kessel? You get Kessel.

Spike said:
The Leafs were forced to eat $1.25 million of Kessel’s annual salary, per year.

Didn't lose Pouliot or Maata, that was huge.

Sid is happy as ****


Happy Canada Day, Sidney Crosby.

The captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins said Wednesday that he believes blockbuster acquisition Phil Kessel will be a welcome addition to team.

“He’s an elite scorer and has a lot of speed. I see him fitting in well with us,” Crosby told Pittsburgh reporter Josh Yohe.

“We’re excited to have him on our team.”

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins-sidney-crosby-excited-by-phil-kessel-trade/

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Phil Kessel trade makes Penguins big winners on Day 1 of NHL free agency

The Pittsburgh Penguins were an undeniable winner on the first day of free agent hunting season because they bagged the biggest difference-maker in the marketplace.

While other NHL teams were picking through a mediocre free agent crop, the Penguins made a bold trade to acquire speedy right wing Phil Kessel from the Toronto Maple Leafs to be Sidney Crosby's linemate.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2015/07/01/phil-kessel-penguins-free-agency/29573061/
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Poulliot and Matta and Letang on his certain return.......SWB young'n's......we might be okay. **** it man let's get us a coach now.

thesteelcity said:
Well, with all trades and acquisitions, I hope it works out for the Pens. That's another hefty salary on the books, but if he clicks with Sid, it will be a genius trade. I'm not so upset losing Harrington and Spaling. Kapanen is a slight concern because he could be good in the league for awhile and is another #1 gone. I get the "win now" cry and they better do it in the next two years.
The D concerns me. Losing Martin was expected, but Letang and Maata's health has a big red flag draped over them. They lost Churney, as well. The young guys NEED to step up and play consistent night in and night out. Lovejoy still makes my skin crawl, but we retained Cole. Small victory. We'll see. . . will be exciting come Oct. Kessel needs to come in shape and ready to light some **** up at CEC. No excuses now. Sid got his winger.
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Lovejoy sucks....and will continue to...........3rd d pairing at best.....Maata's young he'll be good I've just seen too much go and desire in him to let an injury or a disease keep him down......he's a student and will be a great D man eventually.
Chorney was a loss.....all we can do is hope it works out. I think Cole might too.

thesteelcity said:
Like all trades, I'm hesitant until I see them in game action. Giving up so much of the future concerns me, but the way they have been drafting, who knows how they will turn out. I get that, but the cupboard is bare and there is no help on the way. That's an unsettling feeling towards the future of Penguin hockey. Kessel is the real deal, no doubt. I've heard a lot of bad reports of his attitude, work ethic and personality.
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Future is right ******* now babe. Sid n Geno ain't gettin' any younger...A Sid/Kessel line on paper would seem to account 60-80 goals for.....I add in 10 per season from the d pairing that accompanies that line.....they should be able to generate odd man breaks in pretty good numbers....which, assuming a healthy Letang and Maatta will be concerning for other coaches

All speculation but I like the deal for now
 
Oh yeah the Pens signed a Ruskey Plotnikov today. As I understand it he's played on the Great Ape's line for a few years in International hockey whatever the **** that is........

Something funny I saw today.....the Pens depth chart.....Malkin, Crosby, Kessel, Guy, guy,guy,guy,guy, etc.
 
Rod Farva said:
Really? 'Cause I was pretty pumped this past year..............and if the injury gods had been kind I think you'd have seen an entirely different post season. Spaling's gonna be good, maybe great , and I too think the Pens invest about 10% too heavily on O, but ****.........if you can get Kessel? You get Kessel.
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Yep, fully expected a first-round exit before the season began.
 
Rod Farva said:
Something funny I saw today.....the Pens depth chart.....Malkin, Crosby, Kessel, Guy, guy,guy,guy,guy, etc.
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you mean stupid

Crosby, Malkin, Kessel, Hornquist, Letang on the PP

Gonna be amazing to watch

Kessel - just score goals.... say 40+ goals and 90 pts a year playing with Sid. And he's only 27.


It should be noted that the $4 mil signing bonus owed to Kessel on 1 Jul was paid by the Leafs and not passed on to the Pens in this trade.

So with the $4 mil + $1.25 mil retention the Leafs are paying Kessel $5.25 mil to play with the Pens this season.


And the first-round pick is conditional on the Pens making the playoffs, so Leafs fans will be rooting for us too.

Thanks Toronto!
 
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Rod Farva said:
Oh yeah the Pens signed a Ruskey Plotnikov today.
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Keepin Malkin happy

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Plotnikov, a six-year KHL veteran, spent the last three seasons playing for Yaroslavl Lokomotiv, where he scored 44 goals and 57 assists through 159 games over the last 3 years.

He’s a two-time KHL All-Star and has been on the last two Russian National Teams for the IIHF World Championships. This year he scored one goal and one assist in 10 games en route to a silver medal while playing with new teammate Evgeni Malkin. The prior year he helped Russia capture the gold when he posted six goals and six assists in 10 games and was named to the tournament All-Star team.

http://thehockeywriters.com/sergei-plotnikov-comes-to-nhl-penguins/
 
I perdict the Russkie will outperform the fat, lazy, locker room cancer that is Phyllis.

Both Toronto and Boston have given up on his over-rated, one-directional ***.

23 goals, multiple line changes, bitching when he gets pulled from PP, no toughness, will end season on very negative note to match his plus/minus....
 
50 goals, 90+ points - Kessel heard to say, "Thank God I'm away from that loser team and it's whiny ***** fans, Canada sucks"

Toronto can go win it's 10 games this season now

Canadian sports shows imploding

Kasperi Kapanen is a Leaf now. His stock has been dropping since Pittsburgh used a first-round pick to select him. Some people consider him a future third-liner, if he has a future in the NHL at all.

Scott Harrington is a Leaf now. He played four years for Mark Hunter’s London Knights. When they couldn’t come away with one of the Penguins’ better defensive prospects, they settled on the competitive Harrington. He is an AHL skater, scouts tell me. Maybe he’ll play in the NHL. Maybe not.


Don Cherry on Kessel trade: "He’ll be a lot better and he’ll be a lot happier in the USA where he comes from. He’ll be happy in Pittsburgh having Crosby and Malkin feeding him. He won’t be the guy with a gun to his head after every game. He’ll fit right in there. He can just play the game. I foresee him getting between 30 and 40 goals"
 
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The Craps picked up Justin Williams from LA. Columbus, WASH, TB and the NYR will be tough to beat this year.
 
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