NHL: The Best Player at Every Jersey Number, 81-90

Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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#81: Phil Kessel, Forward

Phil Kessel has played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins. In his career, he has scored 399 goals and 557 assists for 956 points in 1,204 games. In the playoffs he has played 96 games, scoring 34 goals and 47 assists for 81 points.

Kessel is a 2-time Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins. He also won the 2006-07 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, is a 3-time all-star, has scored 7 hat tricks, and is 2-for-5 on penalty shots.

If there is a word to describe Kessel, it is consistent. Going into a season you know what you can expect from him, from games played to offensive production.

He is an exceptional offensive forward who knows where to be before the puck gets there.

#82: Martin Straka, Forward

Martin Straka played for the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, and Florida Panthers. His career totals include 257 goals and 460 assists for 717 points in 954 games.

Straka was equally good in the playoffs, scoring 26 goals and 44 assists for 70 points in 106 games.

Over his career, Straka has scored 7 hat tricks and is 3-for-9 on penalty shots. He also appeared in the 1999 NHL all-star game.

Although he has played on many teams, Straka has produced everywhere he has played. Usually playing on a top line, he always found a way to make his teammates better. He had a knack for coming up big in late games and producing when it matters.