Let's get something clear...Kessler NEVER speaks up. He does it "off the record" through his favorite reporters, and they come out with the story on a hearsay basis. Kessler himself is a chicken shite, when it comes to the media. He plays games w/ them, gives them veiled messages, but never, ever says anything directly controversial. He doesn't have the balls to call the coach out directly. Through a reporter, off the record, though?
So far as Kassian vs. Lane: tallent trumps brains. Kassian can learn, and is learning, while Lane will never aquire Kassian's skills and skating.
I agree that Kessler is a good player. The argument isn't weather he's a good player or not, it is weather he's good for this team. I think he's a cancer, and it seems a lot of people both inside the room and organization agree. Having three players like Kessler, but who are good teammates and people? That's a pipe dream and no brainer...
That was awesome.