Friedman: Phil Kessel looking for opportunity to return to NHL

[Rubi]

Why do I keep expecting Edmonton to give him a shot on a PTO?

 

[Wretched Oil]

Why do I keep expecting Edmonton to give him a shot on a PTO?

We've already got our washed up vet in Perry

 

[Mubiki]

that's what happens when you prioritize hotdogs over longevity

Umm, what? He has played more games consecutively than 99% of all players have played total.

 

[Ugene Magic]

C'mon Dubas, bring him back to just see the Sully takes....

 

[amnesiac]

not only if he out of shape, he was the softest player of the past decade...

 

[KevinRedkey]

Thonrton, Spezza, Giordano, Marleau, Pacioretty...

Cmon Toronto.. do it. lol

 

[Chet Manley]

Why do I keep expecting Edmonton to give him a shot on a PTO?

Because you are obsessed with the Oilers.

 

[Shocker]

If f***ing Nikolai Kulemin gets a PTO, why the f*** not Phil The Thrill

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

Phil for a president. Hockey days are gone.

He couldn’t get into shape last season, doubtful he can get it completed this season.

Never see him in shape

 

[Three On Zero]

Phil for a president. Hockey days are gone.


Never see him in shape

 

[trellaine201]

I wonder what happened last year with his Vancouver try out? The real story. It seemed like a done deal. He came here, skated for at least a week. Everyone thought he was signing. Then nope it didn’t happen.

 

[cptjeff]

It is ridiculous that Phil Kessel can't get a PTO.

Steven Lorentz has a PTO are you telling me Steven Lorentz is a better player than Phil Kessel? because that's a lie, I know that's a lie I've seen Phil Kessel play quite a lot actually

Yes, Lorentz is a much better NHL player than Phil Kessel is, at this point in time. Lorentz is an effective physical and defensive presence. He doesn't score much, but 2 years ago, Kessel had 8 goals in 82 games. Lorentz had 10 that year! And Phil is a major liability on the forecheck and defensively. If he's not scoring, and scoring a lot, he actively harms your team. And he hasn't scored effectively in years.

Lorentz will at least not hurt you. That alone makes him a better player than Phil Kessel is right now.

Also, the guys who get PTOs are the ones who work hard and set a good example for the kids even if they don't make the team. That... is not Phil Kessel.

 

[NotCommitted]

but 2 years ago, Kessel had 8 goals in 82 games. Lorentz had 10 that year!

I have no dog in this fight but please tell me how many assists they each had

 

[jackjohnson]

Phil has been training all summer for this. Cant believe he isnt getting a PTO from any team for the hotdog stand job

 

[Andre Palot]

Phil for a president. Hockey days are gone.


Never see him in shape

President of Oscar Mayer

 

[winnipegger]

He probably still has a good snap shot. He also probably can't get up a flight of stairs without an automatic defibrillator.

 

[Breakers]

This dudes cardio is probably trash

 

[Zalos]

Leafs, please do it for the memes.

I want to see Matthews and Kessel on the same PP.

 

[Rubi]

Because you are obsessed with the Oilers.

Nah. That's not it.

 

[Coffee]

He's completely washed up. Vancouver gave him a chance last year and he couldn't even keep up with AHLers.

You're one of the best posters to come out of the Penguins boards in the last decade, but this is just wrong and was not reported.

 

[Nervousbreakdown]

Why do I keep expecting Edmonton to give him a shot on a PTO?

because he's an ex leaf so he would have that in common with half the room.

 

[Nakawick]

It’s Europe or minors if Phil wants to keep playing. Maybe Phil, Jagr and Luongo can start an old timers league.

 

[2028 7th]

I'll be frank, with his style of play, he's always been a bit of a hot dog. His shot still has a lot of mustard, and he relishes playing the game, but he's lost speed and is always playing catch-up.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I just want him back in the NHL. Would love him on the Jets.

 

[lawrence]

If he wants to play, why doesn't he play in the AHL? Even Chelios did in his late 40s.

He was hardly good enough to play in the AHL. We assumed he didn’t train enough to even get a 2way contract with the Canucks.