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As Kessel developed into the Bruins’ top goal scorer by his third year, tensions mounted. Frustrated by a lack of playing time, he requested a trade, leading to a monumental deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where the team traded away multiple draft picks to acquire him. Toronto was in dire need of a scoring touch, but Kessel faced criticism from fans and media despite being the Leaf's best player. His candid personality often clashed with media scrutiny and fan expectations, leading to conflict and misunderstandings.