Matt Gajtka of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: A source is saying that at least two teams in the Eastern Conference that didn’t make the playoffs this past season have made trade proposals for Phil Kessel. The Penguins are interested in what these teams could have to offer. Talks are in the early stages.
It’s not a surprise that teams would be intrigued if Kessel is available, and has been told that the Penguins are not determined to trade Kessel, but they are keeping their options open.
Kessel will be 31-years old when the season starts.