I a recent interview, Leafs GM Brian Burke discussed the Kessel saga and revealed he does not intend to sign the young Bruin to a RFA offer sheet.
Burke Not Looking to Sign Kessel
“I do not contemplate an offer sheet to Phil Kessel at this time,”
... This entire process has involved dialogue with (Bruins GM) Peter Chiarelli. I told him about reacquiring the pick, telling him the night before I got the pick that I intended to get the pick back. There has been no blindside or back door like Kevin Lowe did.”
Burke went on to note that he doesn’t object to RFA offer sheets in principle as they are “part of the CBA”.
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