Revisiting the Phil Kessel Trade, Five Years Later
Five years ago, the Maple Leafs traded Phil Kessel to Pittsburgh for Kasperi Kapanen. Was it the right decision to trade Kessel when the Leafs did? Was the return they received enough for a perennial 30 goal scorer? Jonas and James look back on the deal that still impacts the Leafs salary cap management today.The guys also look back on a crazy Friday night in the NHL at the Draft Lottery, where a to be determined team, perhaps the Maple Leafs, will win the 2020 1st selection overall.
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