Penguins acquire Phil Kessel from Maple Leafs

Kevin Allen | USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Penguins may have made the biggest splash of the day when they acquired Phil Kessel in a major trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to multiple reports.

The full deal also includes defenseman Tim Erixon, forward Tyler Biggs, a conditional second-round pick going to the Penguins for forward Nick Spaling, prospects Kaspari Kapanen, Scott Harrington and a conditional first-round pick, plus a third- round pick. The Leafs will retain 15% of Kessel's salary.

Kessel is a speedy right wing who undoubtedly will be a good fit for Sidney Crosby. Kessel is in the prime of his career, and has five 30-goal seasons in his career. He could be penciled in for 40 goals playing with Crosby.

Kapanen was Pittsburgh's first-round pick last season, but he is not ready to play in the NHL. He's a quality prospect, but the Penguins had to give up someone to land a proven scorer such as Kessel. Harrington was primarily an AHL defenseman last season.

The initial reaction around the hockey world is that the Maple Leafs didn't realize a great return for Kessel.

The Penguins also lost Blake Comeau, who signed with the Colorado Avalanche.

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