Kessel will go wherever Rick Tochett goes.

I wouldn't be against this...that's a steep price, but it's probably worth it if you put him on the 3rd line with Staal. You've got the lineup VERY wrong with Kessel, but you're a kings fan so I'll let that slide.

Svechnikov - Aho - Teravainen - It's just one of the best 1st lines in Hockey.
Niederreiter - Trocheck - Necas - This line is unfriendly, but could use improvement
Martinook - Staal - Kessel - Staal's defensive abilities and playdriving skill could be a HUGEE plus for a defensive liability and someone who has a lazy reputation like Kessel.
Leivo - Stepan - Fast - Just smash and grind line.

I'm a Coyotes fan and that's way too much for Kessel. I think 2 of those assets is a big win for us. 1 is realistic. All 3? I'd be ecstatic.

Add Gardiner and it’s probably closer value wise. Kessel would be my plan C if Canes can’t get anybody else in the top 6/9. Don’t love the fit but he could bring some additional scoring punch to the lineup and PP and the retention is attractive. Low risk move.