Daily Hive What else is there to say? other than the writer of this article seems to believe in the fallacy this Canucks team will be better than last season. Perhaps, but it's unlikely. They sacrificed defence for offence. They can score more, but they'll give up more goals.
The Hockey Writers Kessel's definitely on the wrong side of thirty now. He's probably going to end up much like Vanek: playing contract to contract. Not a bad end to a career, but still. The writer to this piece did sneak in what seems like Penguins side-talking to justify the trade. I honestly dislike that. Just thank the player, and move on. There shouldn't be any need to drag names through the mud. Diplomacy is an art, and a necessity.