PassedOutGuy Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Now whose gonna feed him the puck?From TSN: The drama surrounding Phil Kessel has finally come to an end as the Boston Bruins have traded their disgruntled sniper to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a first and a second round pick in 2010, and a first round pick in 2011. Kessel and the Maple Leafs then quickly agreed to terms on a new five-year, $27 million deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSloth Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Could be great, could be ok, could be shit.As much as I hate to admit this, I really do like Burke's balls. But he is doing some crazy Gainey-esque spending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 As long as all of the young prospects in the organization turn out to be as good as the Leafs think they are going to, this is a great move. But if they don't pan out, those are three crucial picks to lose out on. Fingers crossed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 As long as all of the young prospects in the organization turn out to be as good as the Leafs think they are going to, this is a great move.Welcome to every team in the league except for Detroit. That's all you hope for, someone who comes through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister slippery Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 great move, but all of this thread's caveats are accurate. fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 I like Kessel and all... but two 1st rounders, a 2nd and $5.4 per year is a hefty payment for anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Way to go Burke. Good to see a young player with talent being sought after like this. The deal doesn't seem out of whack in the league the way it is today. Burke's moves will hopefully show some other players that he IS serious about getting a contender built. As stated here already, we'll have to wait and see how it does/doesn't gel and what young talent will rise to the top and surprise us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavinginthewind Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 I'm more worried about Kessels some what fragile body. Big price to pay. The Leaf tradition of trading away draft picks continues. At least Kessels is young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolarGarlic Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Now that he is a Leaf, I think I'll stay away from him in the Fantasy Draft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 As long as all of the young prospects in the organization turn out to be as good as the Leafs think they are going to, this is a great move. But if they don't pan out, those are three crucial picks to lose out on. Fingers crossed...I completely agree. They have some nice young players now who will hopefully develop into some solid players. This allows them to give up the 2 first rounders. But man is it scary knowing the history of the Leafs luck on these decisions. But until proven otherwise, I trust Burke. This team is so much better and he has been here that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hard to have good prospects to fill out your roster when you NEVER pick in the first round. Still, they desperately needed some scoring, and they got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 I'm optimistic in that Burke is looking for young talent and following through.He seems to have an equation that he is sticking to and seems to be putting it together slowly and deliberately. Anxious to see where he takes the Leafs in the next couple seasons.....with crossed fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hard to have good prospects to fill out your roster when you NEVER pick in the first round.Kessell was a # 5 pick overall. And I was reading today that Burke is giving JFJ props for two prospects who may make the team this year. One taken in the 6th round and one taken in the 7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Yes Kessel is a first round pick, however my point was regarding first round picks who are affordable because they are on entry level contracts. Toronto's strategy seems to be to overpay a select group of players, and then fill out the roster with cheap scrubs rather than those cheap highly touted prospects. Risky strategy, but it's workable.Sidebar: My fiancee is a Leafs fan which makes things tense sometimes when it comes to discussing decor around the future TV room, however I just found out that my future father-in-law is a Habs fan! WIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Montreal's strategy seems to be to overpay a select group of players, and then fill out the roster with cheap scrubs rather than those cheap highly touted prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Wrong. Montreal's strategy is to pick poorly in the draft even when they keep their first rounders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 He seems to have an equation that he is sticking to and seems to be putting it together slowly and deliberately.While I agree that Burke has "an equation" (and I honestly have liked many of his moves), trading draft picks for roster players is the EXACT OPPOSITE of "slowly and deliberately"!!I don't think the media/fanbase/MLSE is going to let him do things slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Wrong. Montreal's strategy is to pick poorly in the draft even when they keep their first rounders. Sooooooo then, how am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 I don't know. You just are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 NorthernWishDoesntWantUsToFight forum, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 He started it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Rodney King'd NorthernWish'd Edited September 21, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 In fact, Savard drew an assist on 22 of Kessel’s 36 goals last season, with a whopping 17 of those being first assists. That means almost half of Kessel’s goals came on direct feeds from one of the league’s most talented set-up men.With all due respect, you can bet Kessel won’t be seeing those kinds of looks from Matt Stajan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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