Found September 17, 2009 on Goon's World: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Phil Kessel
TEAMS: Boston Bruins

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This thing is starting to drag on and on and we have heard this before. It would be nice to get some closure on this before the season begins.
Because of the looming threat the Bruins will not be able to match an offer sheet for free agent Phil Kessel, two well-placed sources in Toronto said the team is close to pulling off a blockbuster trade involving the 21-year-old sniper. [sportsnet.ca]



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