The Boston Globe’s Kevin Paul DuPont looks at the Phil Kessel contract talks, noting that no progress has been made to date. DuPont also looks at Kessel’s options, which include:

  • Signing a one-year deal for a slight raise and then hoping to cash in on arbitration next summer.
  • Signing a deal for about three years and $11.25 million, then hitting the UFA market in 2012.
  • Forcing his way out of Boston, either by requesting a trade or refusing to sign.
  • Waiting for a RFA offer sheet to come in.

What do you think the best option is for Kessel?

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