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Saad for Kessel is lateral at best and a serious downgrade at worst due to different ages.
Rychel for Bennett is a major downgrade, in capability, availability, and (ultimately) cap hit since Bennett needs to be resigned.
The Jackets can't take on additional cap next year because of RFAs that need to be signed.
A 2nd in 2017 doesn't go anywhere near making up the difference.
There is not a snowball's chance in hell of this deal being done.