Josh Yohe of The Athletic: Multiple sources have said that Phil Kessel isn’t against the idea of being traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins, but is also okay with remaining with the team.
One of his preferred teams would be the Arizona Coyotes with head coach Rick Tocchet.
The Coyotes have told the Penguins that due to the financial side of things, a trade isn’t likely to happen. Kessel has another four years at a $6.8 million cap hit – Toronto Maple Leafs are retaining $1.2 million – which is too much for the Coyotes.