Kessel signs long term extension (8 yrs, 64M, 8M AAV)

[Arn]

I don't put much stock in that but I do have feeling there is a Kessel slump coming up

Well his current streak is wholly unsustainable so....most likely.

What would the streak be including Olympics and the last few games before he went?

 

[mc]

Discuss.

We talkin 'bout practice?

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

I don't put much stock in that but I do have feeling there is a Kessel slump coming up

Well his current streak is wholly unsustainable so....most likely.

What would the streak be including Olympics and the last few games before he went?

NHL - 27 points in last 15 games
Olympics - 8 points in 6 games

Overall - 35 points in last 21 hockey games = a 137 point pace over 82 games

 

[Arn]

I'd be happy enough with 130 point pace I suppose.

 

[Corn Flake]

Discuss.

*bangs head on desk*

 

[Stickytape]

Discuss.

*bangs head on desk*

Honestly, maybe I'm alone here, but I still don't get all the hype.  I've tried to get on board with everyone else, but I can't work up the same enthusiasm as my friends.  And at that price?  I can't help thinking about what else we could have get instead with all that money.

I can't help it.  I just don't like fish tacos.

Phil Kessel is pretty amazing, though.  Love that guy.

 

[losveratos]

I don't put much stock in that but I do have feeling there is a Kessel slump coming up

Well his current streak is wholly unsustainable so....most likely.

What would the streak be including Olympics and the last few games before he went?

NHL - 27 points in last 15 games
Olympics - 8 points in 6 games

Overall - 35 points in last 21 hockey games = a 137 point pace over 82 games

I'd pay 8mil for that.

 

[AvroArrow]

Honestly, maybe I'm alone here, but I still don't get all the hype.  I've tried to get on board with everyone else, but I can't work up the same enthusiasm as my friends.  And at that price?  I can't help thinking about what else we could have get instead with all that money.

I can't help it.  I just don't like fish tacos.

Phil Kessel is pretty amazing, though.  Love that guy.

Hahaha, well done... you had me going there.  ;D

 

[Arn]

Discuss.

*bangs head on desk*

I wish he'd hurry up and wake up

 

[Redleaf]

Just curious....Would anyone trade Kessel for Tavares straight up?

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

I think anyone* would.  Tavares is 23, plays C and was on pace for over 90 points.


*Unless you're an Isles, anti-Leafs fan I suppose.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

I think anyone would.  Tavares is 23.

Yeah I mean I love Kessel, but absolutely I would. Even if the contracts were even I wouldn't hesitate to make that trade, but Tavares carrying a $5.5mil cap hit for 4 seasons after this one is a massive bonus.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

I think anyone would.  Tavares is 23.

Yeah I mean I love Kessel, but absolutely I would. Even if the contracts were even I wouldn't hesitate to make that trade, but Tavares carrying a $5.5mil cap hit for 4 seasons after this one is a massive bonus.

Yeah, obviously I love Kessel too, and he's on pace for 40+ goals and ~90 points so he's having a fantastic season - but it's just the age + contract you can't overlook.  If you could get a younger player at a more important position who can provide the same or more offensive production, it's a no-brainer IMO.

 

[Redleaf]

I think anyone* would.  Tavares is 23, plays C and was on pace for over 90 points.


*Unless you're an Isles, anti-Leafs fan I suppose.

I would as well, but I was wondering how many fans have fallen head over heels for Kessel, now that he has obviously raised his game to another level.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

I think anyone would.  Tavares is 23.

Yeah I mean I love Kessel, but absolutely I would. Even if the contracts were even I wouldn't hesitate to make that trade, but Tavares carrying a $5.5mil cap hit for 4 seasons after this one is a massive bonus.

Yeah, obviously I love Kessel too, and he's on pace for 40+ goals and ~90 points so he's having a fantastic season - but it's just the age + contract you can't overlook.  If you could get a younger player at a more important position who can provide the same or more offensive production, it's a no-brainer IMO.

Yup. Still...

 

[Corn Flake]

I think anyone would.  Tavares is 23.

Yeah I mean I love Kessel, but absolutely I would. Even if the contracts were even I wouldn't hesitate to make that trade, but Tavares carrying a $5.5mil cap hit for 4 seasons after this one is a massive bonus.

Yeah, obviously I love Kessel too, and he's on pace for 40+ goals and ~90 points so he's having a fantastic season - but it's just the age + contract you can't overlook.  If you could get a younger player at a more important position who can provide the same or more offensive production, it's a no-brainer IMO.

Yup. Still...

Wow what a pass.

8)

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Wow what a pass.

8)

You or I could do that.  Just ask Bozak:

"Any guy that you put with Phil & JVR has ability to have success"

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Johnny T would still be the teams 2nd line centre.

 

[Corn Flake]

Wow what a pass.

8)

You or I could do that.  Just ask Bozak:

"Any guy that you put with Phil & JVR has ability to have success"

Yes of course we could.

*shifty eyes*

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

From what I can tell, playing Xbox is half the job, so I figure I'm pretty much there already.