News Article: Phil Kessel in Vancouver, working out in Abbotsford

[racerjoe]

I think Kessel would despise Virtanen so much. Which would be funny as hell.

Maximum chaos?

 

[Paulinbc]

the man just oozes sex.

 

[lawrence]

We have the closest Costco to rink proximity in the nhl right ?

 

[Paulinbc]

We have the closest Costco to rink proximity in the nhl right ?

most definitely.
apparently the closest strip club to the rink in the nhl too...

 

[RandV]

Literally no downside to bringing him in. Costs no assets and either it works or it doesn't and you can send him to Abby.

He's not going to be riding the bus in the AHL. You evaluate him now to see if he's a fit with the NHL team. If he is but on any specific game day he's not the best option, then he sits in the press box.

 

[MS]

He's not going to be riding the bus in the AHL. You evaluate him now to see if he's a fit with the NHL team. If he is but on any specific game day he's not the best option, then he sits in the press box.

If we sign him he's surely spending 8-10 games in the AHL to get back into game shape before getting called up.

 

[Vector]

I’m legitimately stupid giddy that there’s a small chance he’ll play in Abbotsford while I’m in attendance on Monday.

 

[Dana Murzyn]

Just don’t understand this one bit. Where does he fit? Who comes out of the lineup? Has he learned how to back check in his time off? Do not get.

 

[Wry n Ginger]

Kessel will bring the inspirational leadership this team needs.

Here are several famous Kessel quotes to align your mind and allow wisdom to soak your soul like a garden hose that has been run-over very often.

He who questions training only trains himself at asking questions.

When you care what is outside, what is inside cares for you.
You must be like wolf pack, not six-pack.
We are number one. All others are number two, or lower.
They must have ripped the "Q" section out of my dictionary, 'cause I don't know the meaning of the word "quit".

Actually that last one might have been Garland.

 

[bbud]

Where the hell were you all game? The calls were awful and you weren’t there when we needed you the most

Cute blonde lol

 

[VanJack]

Canucks are wise to kick the tires, before committing to a purchase. Not sure where Kessel fits in though. I thought the Canucks were looking for more size and grit up-front with the playoffs in mind.

I really hope they give Kessel a couple of games with Abbotsford.....you can watch a guy practice all you want....but until you see him in the heat of battle, you can never be sure where he's at. Besides, it might pump up attendance at the Abbotsford Center with Kessel in the lineup.

 

[bbud]

Where the hell were you all game? The calls were awful and you weren’t there when we needed you the most

Priorities lol she was worth seeing half game lol

 

[Paulinbc]

Canucks are wise to kick the tires, before committing to a purchase. Not sure where Kessel fits in though. I thought the Canucks were looking for more size and grit up-front with the playoffs in mind.

I really hope they give Kessel a couple of games with Abbotsford.....you can watch a guy practice all you want....but until you see him in the heat of battle, you can never be sure where he's at. Besides, it might pump up attendance at the Abbotsford Center with Kessel in the lineup.

my preference as well. need someone to protect peyote and the boys

 

[ProviesGhost]

I feel a pulled groin coming on, followed up by fat pictures beside the pool

Maybe Tocchet can squeeze a bit more out of him.

thanks for the visual

 

[RandV]

If we sign him he's surely spending 8-10 games in the AHL to get back into game shape before getting called up.

I don't know what he'll need to do to get into game shape but I was more referring to be on the team then getting demoted.

Though I'm still skeptical about needing to start in the AHL, especially for 3-4 weeks. I don't know but if you're a career vet with 1000+ games I'd imagine you get a lot out of that extra rest time and know how to get game ready. For example Mats Sundin missed half the season then jumped straight to the NHL for us. Only way I could see it for Kessel is if Abbotsford has a home stretch so he can spend a week there or something before joining the Canucks. I mean looking at the numbers including playoff games the guy has 1386 career NHL games and 2 AHL games. And apart from not starting this year hasn't missed a game for 13 seasons.

 

[Gormo]

He's coming off seasons of 8 and 14 goals respectively.

That and the fact he hasnt played for almost a year. It will take a long time to get into game shape,

3 Stanley Cups and hes been a good teammate? He needs to slot into the line up and contribute

 

[LordBacon]

I’d be thrilled to see Kessel eat hotdogs from the cup in Roger’s Arena

 

[bbud]

I’d be thrilled to see Kessel eat hotdogs from the cup in Roger’s Arena

A whole Stanley Cup full

 

[Nona Di Giuseppe]

So when he proves himself in Abby,and the Nucks are ready to bring him up to the show will he have to go through re-Entry Waivers and potentially get claimed by another team ?

Not how that works anymore. We good

 

[Nona Di Giuseppe]

Maximum chaos?

If he doesn’t sign, we riot

 

[krutovsdonut]

Move Garland at the deadline while his value is high and bring in Kessel to replace what Garland brings to the 3rd line.

what in tarnation?

 

[krutovsdonut]

i like that this creates buzz in the dressing room without expenditure of assets. not sure i can see him earning a lineup spot given how hard our depth forwards have worked but let's give it a whirl i guess.

 

[jrlp]

With this Kessel news, I'm concerned our inability or unwillingness to refer to the junior Canucks as the Abbs has been a real missed opportunity.

 

[Vector]

 

[Tonystretcher]

7 months of straight training is a pretty unique opportunity for a pro athlete. In season it’s all body maintenance and injury management. You should be getting a pretty damn good version of Phil Kessel, if he was at all smart about his time off.