Report: Phil Kessel quashed trade to Wild because they're bad

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A potential trade between the Wild and Penguins reportedly involving Phil Kessel and Jason Zucker fell apart last week, according to multiple outlets. Sources confirmed to The Athletic's Michael Russo that Kessel — whose contract holds a modified no-movement clause — is unwilling to accept a trade to Minnesota. Russo reports that people close to the Penguins winger say among Kessel's concerns are the Wild's “recently blown-up roster” and the fact that he doesn't think Minnesota is anywhere close to contending for a Stanley Cup.

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