NHL Rumors: Several Teams Showing Interest In Phil Kessel
Multiple NHL teams are showing a growing and percolating interest in signing Phil Kessel to a contract for the current season, as reported by TSN's Chris Johnston.
Despite being 35 years old, Kessel has not resorted to pursuing a professional tryout offer, which speaks to the genuine interest from these teams.
It sounds like there's some percolating interest from NHL teams in signing Phil Kessel to a contract for this season.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) September 14, 2023
The veteran forward isn't in PTO territory at this juncture.
Kessel's willingness to embrace a secondary role within a team, even if it means ending his impressive consecutive games streak, seems to be the driving factor behind this increased attention.
His reputation as a seasoned player with a history of offensive contributions is likely a significant draw for teams looking to enhance their rosters.
Last season, Kessel amassed 14 goals and 36 total points across 82 games played with the Vegas Golden Knights.
PHIL KESSEL, GOAL 400 IN HIS IRON MAN GAME!#VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/t4KQ0nTj6M
— Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights & News (@HockeyDaily365) October 26, 2022
It remains to be seen which team will ultimately secure his signature and how he will contribute to their success in the current season.
Over his 17-year career, Kessel has scored 413 goals and 992 total points over 1,286 games played. Photo Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
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