With that in mind, I am separating my offseason analysis series into three sections: The Draft, The Phil Kessel Trade, and Free Agency, which will be last as it is still ongoing.
The Phil Kessel Trade
It is entirely possible the only NHLer the Maple Leafs may receive in return for one of the game’s truly elite scorers is Nick Spaling. Now, the odds are against that happening, but that is the risk you run when you just trade for a collection of prospects and picks.
Prior to the draft, we looked at other star wingers traded and the returns they netted.