Few problems I see with this trade, even though I REALLY like it:

1. Does Kessel want to play in another Canadian market?
2. If CBJ still thinks they can compete in the Metropolitan, why are they moving their top scorer to a divisional rival for picks and prospects?
3. How does Edmonton manage their cap after acquiring Kessel? They have a limited amount of space as is. Only reasonable way I see is if Lucic goes to Columbus, and I highly doubt they want him.

I really don't want to face Kessel within the division.

I like Panarin but i don't see 1 year of Panarin @$6M worth Kessel @$6.8M. Even with the age difference. Panarin is going to be too expensive come next summer to justify const controled Kessel.

The biggest problem is Edm cap or lack of. Pens, assuming the cap goes up in 19-20 season, will have roughly over 20million in cap space. Rutherford can easily sign Panarin and if needed to free up more space make a trade of Sheary and Hunwick then, by this model. Though they would lose depth in the lineup signing Panarin which is what really wins, having 4 lines of quality. Can we all just take a minute to laugh at Edm and that contract of Milan Lucic.

1.penguins aren't getting enough in return for kessel
2. Edmonton I doubt has the cap space
3. Doubt the jackets would happily trade panarin in division, if they plan on actually competing

Panarin with no term is simply not worth all that much.