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I've never seen anything like the disrespect heaped on Kessel in this town. If we trade him it had better be a hell of deal, Gay Duo style.
 
The only reason to trade Kessel would be the stupidity and trollish behaviour of the local sports media. Welcome to Larry Murphy 2.0

If I were Kessel, I'd have serious reservations about signing long-term with Toronto. Who in the world would like to spend the rest of their career listening to the inane drone of pinheads going on about the players you were traded for? I wouldn't.

Thus, Kessel may well not be interested in a long-term deal here. In that case, it would make sense to trade him. Thanks ****heads in the Toronto sports media.
 
Volcanologist said:
Like who?

I've never seen anything like the disrespect heaped on Kessel in this town. If we trade him it had better be a hell of deal, Gay Duo style.
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I like Kessel, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't wish for a bigger/tougher top-line.
 
MapleLeafBlueJayBoy said:
It is embarrassing how poorly Larry Murphy was treated here.
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I heard a good story recently from one of the Leafs ushers back from when he worked at the Gardens. Apparently the team held an open practice in which fans were allowed to attend and there was this one supposed Leafs fan just ripping on an unnamed Leaf (at least according to Bill, although I strongly suspect it was Larry). At the culmination of the practice the fan must have said something that was the straw which broke the proverbial camel's back, because this Leaf just turned and headed for the stands. Bill grabbed him at the last minute and the two did a 360 degree spin. Later on the Leaf thanked him for allowing him a few momentary seconds to recover his sanity before he possibly got laid with an assault charge and an ensuing media firestorm.

The fans here suck so much of the time. Cheering a locally-born, first-ballot Hall of Fame defenceman out of town right into two more Stanley Cup championships...
 
And honestly, I think it would be better for Kessel's career if he got out of Toronto. It's not his fault that the fanbase and media are rife with ignorant trolls.

I feel bad for him personally. He's a quiet, nice, introverted guy who makes the ideal target both because of his general countenance and how he was acquired in the first place.
 
BeLeafer said:
The only reason to trade Kessel would be the stupidity and trollish behaviour of the local sports media. Welcome to Larry Murphy 2.0

If I were Kessel, I'd have serious reservations about signing long-term with Toronto. Who in the world would like to spend the rest of their career listening to the inane drone of pinheads going on about the players you were traded for? I wouldn't.

Thus, Kessel may well not be interested in a long-term deal here. In that case, it would make sense to trade him. Thanks ****heads in the Toronto sports media.
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Pretty much the reason i think these shouldn't be taken lightly(rumors). He's a very awkward guy who hates being in front of camera. Basically moves away into a corner and looks like he wants to run away(i don't blame him peronsally)...but it's the reality playing here. The other day he had a cap on where you can't even see his eyes(just part of his face)...I don't think he's enjoying it at all and if he has said anything(to Nonis that is) you'd be an idiot if you weren't listening to offers. I don't believe Nonis will just give him away without getting something very good in return. Sometimes you get another player back that is just as good(in terms of points and all) but maybe it's a guy with less goal scoring ability and more size(which we need) and playmaking. The other team may need more speed and skill in the lineup..In that case it becomes a win-win for both teams.
 
JaysCyYoung said:
And honestly, I think it would be better for Kessel's career if he got out of Toronto. It's not his fault that the fanbase and media are rife with ignorant trolls.

I feel bad for him personally. He's a quiet, nice, introverted guy who makes the ideal target both because of his general countenance and how he was acquired in the first place.
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The term "cannibalism" comes to mind.
 
PKForce81 said:
Pretty much the reason i think these shouldn't be taken lightly(rumors). He's a very awkward guy who hates being in front of camera. Basically moves away into a corner and looks like he wants to run away(i don't blame him peronsally)...but it's the reality playing here. The other day he had a cap on where you can't even see his eyes(just part of his face)...I don't think he's enjoying it at all and if he has said anything(to Nonis that is) you'd be an idiot if you weren't listening to offers. I don't believe Nonis will just give him away without getting something very good in return. Sometimes you get another player back that is just as good(in terms of points and all) but maybe it's a guy with less goal scoring ability and more size(which we need) and playmaking. The other team may need more speed and skill in the lineup..In that case it becomes a win-win for both teams.
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The only thing that would be worthwhile, imo, would be a similarly aged #1 centre with some size. Unfortunately, as the Murphy episode showed, you rarely get value back in these trades.
 
BeLeafer said:
The only thing that would be worthwhile, imo, would be a similarly aged #1 centre with some size. Unfortunately, as the Murphy episode showed, you rarely get value back in these trades.
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Hell, even with the Leafs did get good value back for a star player (the Gilmour trade), the key piece ended up getting injured and having his career ruined due to long-term concussion issues.

This franchise is hard to cheer for so much of the time... *sigh*

Good karma, good karma, good karma.
 
BeLeafer said:
The only thing that would be worthwhile, imo, would be a similarly aged #1 centre with some size. Unfortunately, as the Murphy episode showed, you rarely get value back in these trades.
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Agreed. Anything less would be a waste. Maybe he also takes a longer route where he gets a premium player in a different position (a dman, winger, goalie) and uses that later on to get us what we need.
 
Kessel would do well in LA... not about the popularity... but they would like the flash and he could hide out is celebrityville.

Would you do Kessel for D. Brown??

Just a question, I personally hate these rumours soooo much. I just wish people would appreciate what we have in Kessel instead of wanting other things.
 
Hoss said:
Kessel would do well in LA... not about the popularity... but they would like the flash and he could hide out is celebrityville.

Would you do Kessel for D. Brown??

Just a question, I personally hate these rumours soooo much. I just wish people would appreciate what we have in Kessel instead of wanting other things.
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It's not that funny.

He's a 25/55 point kind of guy who hits like a truck, leads his team, and has won a cup.

That's worth more than a 35/65 guy that Kessel is. You can imagine I am not sold on Kessel being a PPG player.
 
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