The Boston Globe reported that the Leafs have offered 2 1st round picks and a 2nd rounder for the Keseel and a 3rd rounder. Prior mention of a similar deal did not include the 3rd round pick coming Toronto’s way.
The inclusion of 2 1st rounders has many Toronto fans wondering if they would be giving up too much. For a team ‘rebuilding’ , trading away 1st round picks may be a questionable thing to do. But the inclusion of the 3rd round pick that may be coming Toronto’s way, makes it a little easier to swallow. Kessel was the 5th overall pick, and is only 21 years old. If Kessel helps the Leafs make the playoffs or get real close this year and next, would it be worth it? Is a guaranteed, solid young player worth the potential of a say 2 #13 picks?