Kessel had to go, absolutely. I don't like the deal much from a value standpoint (matter of fact, the Pens bent us in this regard), but not only do I like Kapanen, but I also like the fact that the rebuild is officially on. The culture change will indeed happen.
Expecting Phaneuf now to return a cap dump, a mid round pick, and a hot dog, but oh well. Nonis was an idiot for handing out those absurd contracts in the first place.