Kessel's Cup Day in Toronto today

[ShLou Foot]

But they didn't "support" him! He's a bad guy! Wah!

You're a cool guy Rob

 

[saltming]

How many years did he live with bozak? They are buddies and I'm sure tyler would love to see the cup sitting on the coffee table in their old condo. Plus I'm sure there are some other leafs players and non players that have never seen the cup in person that are very happy phil is bringing the holy grail to the 6.

 

[GordieHoweHatTrick]

Good for him, even if it is out of spite. The city deserves it for how the media treated him and how imbeciles ate it up. He definitely was no Dougie but he is a really good player.

 

[ACC1224]

Good for him, even if it is out of spite. The city deserves it for how the media treated him and how imbeciles ate it up. He definitely was no Dougie but he is a really good player.

You believe he brought the Cup here out of spite?

 

[GordieHoweHatTrick]

You believe he brought the Cup here out of spite?

No,

What I'm saying is that IF he brought it here out of spite I would still support him because the city deserves it. He was treated very poorly here and it went outside of his game on the ice. He was criticized for the way he looks, for the way he talks, for whom he lived with, for how he spent his free time, etc. Absolutely, the city deserves it IF he brought it here out of spite (I'm aware that's very likely NOT the case).

 

[Menzinger]

Great guy, class act as always.

What a monster of a playoff performance too considering he played most of it with an injured hand.

 

[Menzinger]

Nobody knows his true intentions and agenda but it comes across as rubbing the cities noses in his success, knowing full well how long its been for the City wanting and longing to win it.

If he wanted to involve the city in his success he would have had some public event displaying it, in a way to thank the fans for his support over the years.

Other players bringing it on tour involve the public in their joy and success. Its a bit odd he doesn't take it home.

What a nasty and cynical view of a guy doing charity work.

 

[Durrr]

The bitterness from some posters in this thread is absolutely hilarious Just admit that you were wrong about Phil, or don't, either way no one really cares if you personally think something as ridiculous as him being selfish for bringing it to Toronto. And no, not all players have a public event with the cup, MANY players have private parties, just like Phil.

I'm happy for Phil, and even more happy that he enjoyed his time here enough to consider it home.

 

[Ari91]

I think he's made Toronto his off-season home since being traded from the city. The city wouldn't feel like home to him if it weren't for special people that he could trust and help him set down some roots here. Understandable that he would want to take one of his days with the Cup to share it with those people. The fact that he made it a private event suggests to me that he was mindful of the optics of the situation and was being very respectful of the Leafs fan base.

 

[burpsalot]

He's at the Sick Kids Hospital with the cup right now.

He keeps holding it close to the kids & then pulling it away as they reach out to touch it.

 

[Durrr]

No,

What I'm saying is that IF he brought it here out of spite I would still support him because the city deserves it. He was treated very poorly here and it went outside of his game on the ice. He was criticized for the way he looks, for the way he talks, for whom he lived with, for how he spent his free time, etc. Absolutely, the city deserves it IF he brought it here out of spite (I'm aware that's very likely NOT the case).

All of this is true, except there is no way he's bringing it here out of spite. The guy spent years of his life here, and actually consider it home.

 

[p.l.f.]

its hot out there. holding the cup would be like grabbing a hot iron ring

 

[Breakingbad28]

Nobody knows his true intentions and agenda but it comes across as rubbing the cities noses in his success, knowing full well how long its been for the City wanting and longing to win it.

If he wanted to involve the city in his success he would have had some public event displaying it, in a way to thank the fans for his support over the years.

Other players bringing it on tour involve the public in their joy and success. Its a bit odd he doesn't take it home.

Or maybe he wants to celebrate with his friends here in Toronto, he did live here for 6 years.

 

[LV*]

I think he's made Toronto his off-season home since being traded from the city. The city wouldn't feel like home to him if it weren't for special people that he could trust and help him set down some roots here. Understandable that he would want to take one of his days with the Cup to share it with those people. The fact that he made it a private event suggests to me that he was mindful of the optics of the situation and was being very respectful of the Leafs fan base.

His girlfriend is from here, probably made a lot of friends here, and is just celebrating with them.

Though, when I read the thread title I thought he brought it here to kinda laugh in the face of the Leafs.

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

Class act. Am, and always will be a Phil fan.

 

[rrc1967]

I hope all the salty people in this thread feel proud of themselves.

 

[Budsfan]

http://www2.tsn.ca/bardown/Story.aspx?Phil+Kessel+brought+the+Stanley+Cup+to+Toronto&id=585026

 

[Diddy]

kessel is the man

 

[Leaf Shaker]

It's his right to do whatever he wants for his day with the Stanley Cup.

Give it a rest folks.

 

[Leaf Shaker]

http://www2.tsn.ca/bardown/Story.aspx?Phil+Kessel+brought+the+Stanley+Cup+to+Toronto&id=585026

Wow! I didn't read this far, only after a few posts in the first page.

What a class act.

 

[JadedLeaf]

There is an area in Madison Wisconsin where he is from with German names on the streets. Dont know if the street is named after his family or if it is just a coincidence.

Photo probably taken here.

https://www.google.se/maps/@43.0464...m4!1sX-bmvyuk443NM6auG8zzXw!2e0!7i3328!8i1664

Well considering you can see the same paint markings on the sidewalk, it would be a hell of a coincidence if that wasn't the same street

 

[Twist and Shout]

All class. Thrilled for Phil and hope he never has to go through what he did in Toronto the last couple of years.

 

[Willchel Marlynder]

best player the leafs had of the past 8 seasons, but you trash him...

Of course he's the reason for this whole mess we're in.........



Class act from Phil. He really did love the city and it's fans.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Loved him and still love him. Good on Kessel and glad he's having a blast! Classy guy and I am very happy for him!

 

[Northern Dancer]

Nobody knows his true intentions and agenda but it comes across as rubbing the cities noses in his success, knowing full well how long its been for the City wanting and longing to win it.

If he wanted to involve the city in his success he would have had some public event displaying it, in a way to thank the fans for his support over the years.

Other players bringing it on tour involve the public in their joy and success. Its a bit odd he doesn't take it home.

Good. It had no business being public when the Leafs didn't win it.

I wonder how his hometown feels about this stunt?

So glad he's off the team.

I'm laying by my pool in Sunny Kelowna, BC so it doesn't impact me what Kessel does with the Cup.

Kelowna is actually waiting for local kid Justin Schultz to bring the Cup home here to his hometown when his time with the Cup is on docket and on tour.

I've been saying this for weeks to my GF.....it just seems so selfish

Here I put posts up thanking ppl and talking to others with no responses ever.....today I say something, echoing the sentiments of others and I get the questions??
Yes, it seems selfish...like a kid who comes over to play and has candy....just for him.....
You played here long enough to know how rabid the fanbase is with the cup...and you bring it here to do what exactly?? Not sharing it with those who supported you throughout your time in TO...
Just seems a little

Yup.

I am sure there will be some deleting by those who have that perk.