Ilya Mikheyev Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 GMMG won't ask a player to waive his NTC. Kesler's NTC clause doesn't begin until the end of next season. Kesler's diving is becoming an embarrassment and it only gets the other team fired up. It is one thing to dive when you're playing like a star, it's another when you're playing like a 45 point 3rd line center. Here's one idea I had, it is very similar to the Jeff Carter trade, except Kesler *should* be slightly more valuable than Carter considering his contract as well as his defensive abilities. To Toronto: Ryan Kesler To Vancouver: Nazem Kadri, Luke Schenn, 5th overall pick + a 4th round pick Filip Forsberg could be the Canucks' Sean Couterier. There's probably other good options. Do you think GMMG will consider this as an option? This thread might be a bit too reactionary, but as a fan, I am embarrassed by what Kesler has been doing. Burke needs a big center that can play 1st line. Lupul - Kesler - Kessel would be his new first line. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I think this is pretty big overpayment from Toronto, and the Leafs need a passing centerman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockhart Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 And then Hodgson takes over the 2nd line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velocity Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Keep kadri as far from Vancouver as possible please, another undersized forward will not help change the identity of this team, and Kadri sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magikal Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I can see Burke saying yes to this deal but I dont know if MG would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magikal Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 And then Hodgson takes over the 2nd line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 And then Hodgson takes over the 2nd line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV. Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 While I'm not against this type of situation(could be beneficial long-term), we have to remember we are trading a guy who is well liked in our locker room, a guy who took a discount to stay in Vancouver, and a guy who gives it 100%. I'm really not sure but an interesting thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real deal - Stan Smyl Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Kess has been in Yeast Mode all year. Just "loafing" around. Seriously tho, his stocks are at an all time low right now ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Bunnies Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Are you serious, who are you going to use to replace our 2nd line center-men? Kesler isn't going anywhere, he's part of the core, and I feel that Kesler not being able to do any off-season training has him not prepared for this season. Look for him to rebound next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y0shi Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Haha, a week ago b4 the playoffs started, this thread would've been locked and you would've been ridiculed. Now even the puckiest of puck bunnies can't defend Kes' play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Are you serious, who are you going to use to replace our 2nd line center-men? Kesler isn't going anywhere, he's part of the core, and I feel that Kesler not being able to do any off-season training has him not prepared for this season. Look for him to rebound next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 I can see Burke saying yes to this deal but I dont know if MG would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike "The Party" Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 You want to trade Kesler because he dives? Geez, Penguins better trade Crosby, Bruins should trade Marchand, and the Blackhawks should trade Kane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velocity Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 How does Kadri suck and since when is 6' & 195 pounds undersized? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 You want to trade Kesler because he dives? Geez, Penguins better trade Crosby, Bruins should trade Marchand, and the Blackhawks should trade Kane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 He plays small, he exemplifies the identity the canucks are trying to shed when they brought in Kassian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real deal - Stan Smyl Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Kesler Kassian Khadri ... The KKK line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palindrom Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I take it you value kesler a lot more than carter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 I take it you value kesler a lot more than carter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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