Rumors that the Pens could trade Phil Kessel are on the rise. They can be traced to a preposterous column from a local Pittsburgh writer who may have suggested it just to start a controversy. The argument centered on Rick Tocchet’s promotion to head coach of the Arizona Coyotes. Tocchet, according to the article, was “Kessel’s Whisperer.” Without Tocchet, the writer mused, was Kessel worth his $6.8 million salary?
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In my opinion, there isn’t even a question. Kessel has been one of the Pens’ most consistent players and is a great playoff performer.