Yes, agree !CP 24 just annouced Kessel signed for 8 more years (but don't believe everything you hear and see on TV).
That said it does seem to be a case of the smoke/fire thing. I think we can book it.
Yes, agree !CP 24 just annouced Kessel signed for 8 more years (but don't believe everything you hear and see on TV).
The core is signed up for awhile now . Here's hoping a long playoff run is in the near future . This city is ready for a party !
The Leafs did not start intense negotiations with Kessel until they heard from the winger that he was committed to staying in Toronto long term, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun. Leafs general manager Dave Nonis put great importance on Kessel's commitment to the team and waited to hear that from the 25-year-old before working on the extension. The two had a one-on-one meeting last week where Kessel gave Nonis the assurances he sought.
Let's hope he will take his game to the next level. Like going to the 'dirty' area more often during games. Every athlete will be overpaid no matter which sports he plays. The hope here is that Kessel somehow with his skills will propel the Leafs into the playoffs every year he plays for the Maple Leafs. At the end we all will pay for his salary because the Leafs always increase tickets prices.Kessel signs, 64 million over 8 years. I guess someone like his game. Street party at 3;00pm in Montreal.
Why would 'going into the dirty area' raise his game? Gretzky was not known for that and he is consider one of the best who ever laced up skates, likewise Lemieux. Kessel is paid to score goals and help others on his line do the same, not for his body checking, and fighting skills.Let's hope he will take his game to the next level. Like going to the 'dirty' area more often during games. Every athlete will be overpaid no matter which sports he plays. The hope here is that Kessel somehow with his skills will propel the Leafs into the playoffs every year he plays for the Maple Leafs. At the end we all will pay for his salary because the Leafs always increase tickets prices.
I do not know about you, but I DO NOT pay for his salary in anyway. All I can do is cheering the Leafs, hoping they will provide the heart-stopping fun like they had last year, not the heart-breaking before that. Seems like this management team and this roster has some chance this year, I love EVERY moves that they had made so far, GO LEAFS GO!. At the end we all will pay for his salary because the Leafs always increase tickets prices.
He has been known to stay on top of the circle most times. You may not follow the games long enough but lots of ppl complaining that he should be in front of the crease or around the dirty area (not the corners!), or be unpredictable so that the opposition would find more difficult to defend him.Why would 'going into the dirty area' raise his game? Gretzky was not known for that and he is consider one of the best who ever laced up skates, likewise Lemieux. Kessel is paid to score goals and help others on his line do the same, not for his body checking, and fighting skills.
You're not a season ticket holders then. I amI do not know about you, but I DO NOT pay for his salary in anyway. All I can do is cheering the Leafs, hoping they will provide the heart-stopping fun like they had last year, not the heart-breaking before that. Seems like this management team and this roster has some chance this year, I love EVERY moves that they had made so far, GO LEAFS GO!
Oh! I'm jealous :You're not a season ticket holders then. I am
You're not a season ticket holders then. I am
Are you still hearing those voices in your head?he would much rather play in the States and the fact he won't even say whether he would consider staying speaks volumes.
Do you still think you know what Phil Kessel is thinking?If Kessel has any intentions of staying in Toronto he would be talking extension. It's his last year of his contract and it will be his first crack at being a free agent. The fact he won't talk contract till after the season means he wants to test the market, which is bad for the Leafs as other clubs will no doubt bid him up around $7 or $8 million a season, especially if he has a great year. I don't think the buds stand a chance of re signing him.
I would say its a little higher than dryer lint lol. Then again It was Kessel who said just a few days ago he didn't want to talk contract during the season. But everybody has the right to change their mind right?Do you still think you know what Phil Kessel is thinking?
His deal was worth $65 MM
I guess your opinion and deep insight into the hockey world has the value of dryer lint