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Phil Kessel

Penguins Should Not Sign Phil Kessel to a PTO

Zach Alvarado | September 16, 2024

Over the last few weeks, many players have received invites to training camps via player tryout (PTO), allowing them to earn a contract and permanent roster spot on said team.…

Categories Free Agents, Pittsburgh Penguins

Phil Kessel – Biography

Brandon Share-Cohen | April 14, 2024

Few players in the NHL have dealt with a rollercoaster-like career quite like the one Phil Kessel has. From being drafted high in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft to his…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Coyotes History, Golden Knights History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins, Player Profiles, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights

4 Depth Players Who Deserve NHL Contracts Next Season

Jesse Courville-Lynch | March 11, 2024

From Connor McDavid to Auston Matthews to Nathan Mackinnon, many NHL stars lead their teams with highlight reel moments. The most successful teams in the NHL are those with the…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, Free Agents

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Bruins, Capitals, Canucks, Ducks, Kings

Jim Parsons | March 9, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Tomas Hertl was the big trade of the day on Friday, which came a surprise to many. That said, some behind-the-scenes details are emerging detailing…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Rumors, San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals

Canucks News & Rumors: Allvin, Hronek, Kessel & More

Sartaaj Bhullar | March 9, 2024

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, general manager (GM) Patrik Allvin discussed why the club didn’t make any moves on deadline day. Additionally, the organization offered…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Devils, Oilers, Bruins, Canucks, Kraken

Jim Parsons | March 8, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, it’s a quick hit of trade deadline rumors with teams having only hours to make their final moves. The focus is on the New York…

Categories Boston Bruins, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Seattle Kraken

Canucks News & Rumors: Pettersson, Guentzel, Kessel & More

Sartaaj Bhullar | March 1, 2024

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, the organization held trade talks with the Carolina Hurricanes for Elias Pettersson, which led to the team and player resuming contract talks. Also,…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks News & Rumors: Bains, Kessel, Joshua & More

Sartaaj Bhullar | February 22, 2024

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Arshdeep Bains makes his NHL debut. Meanwhile, Phil Kessel continues to work out with the club’s American Hockey League (AHL)…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, News and Rumors, Vancouver Canucks

​​What Could Phil Kessel Bring to the Vancouver Canucks?

The Old Prof | February 17, 2024

Phil Kessel might not look like a hockey player, but he’s been one of the best over the past 17 seasons. The dynamic right winger born in Madison, Wisconsin has…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flyers, Canucks, Flames, Devils

Jim Parsons | February 14, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks have confirmed that Phil Kessel is in Abbotsford skating with the AHL team. Is he signing with the Canucks? Meanwhile, an injury…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, New Jersey Devils, NHL Rumors, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Canucks News & Rumors: Lindholm, Kessel, Hughes & More

Sartaaj Bhullar | February 8, 2024

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Elias Lindholm makes his Canucks debut on Feb. 6. Meanwhile, the organization still has interest in Phil Kessel. Additionally, Quinn…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Wild, Canucks, Flyers, Capitals

Jim Parsons | February 8, 2024

In today’s NHL news and rumors, the Edmonton Oilers are now said to be one of the teams interested in defenseman Chris Tanev. Add them to the list, which includes…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, NHL Rumors, Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals
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