And yet the Leafs are still in last place and now have lost their chance for two years in a row to have a real rebuild of their team. Sorry dude, but giving up two years of first rounders to the same team is extremely rarely a good idea. In this case, it was a risk, and the risk hasn't paid off yet. Maybe it will and Kessel will be able to match his production last year in future seasons, but maybe he won't.
And true, Fowler and Hall and Seguin haven't done anything in the NHL yet. But odds are, they will do good things. The top 3-4 players in the draft generally do. And as you yourself point out, most of the guys you mention under 25 haven't done much in the NHL either.
Dude, it's okay to admit when your team makes a shitty trade. The Gomez trade was shitty for us. I really don't see how anyone can claim that giving Boston a top 2-3 draft pick in exchange for a guy who's scored about as many goals on the Habs as Brian Gionta (who has played less games than Kessel) is a good trade.
So Boston is struggling and now they don't have Marc Savard, the Leafs should have a chance!
Umm, the Leafs have a chance for what? To not be the worst team in the east this year? I mean, yes, you do, but sorry dude, no matter what happens, I seriously doubt you guys are going anywhere near the playoffs or that Boston is going anywhere near last. And if Boston does, it's kind of even good for them- they get two good first round draft picks this year. Thanks again, Brian Burke.