The NHL is a better place when Phil Kessel is on a team playing well
Phil Kessel will always be known as the nice guy who tries hard and loves the game. He has been a big-time NHL player in his career and a fan favorite for a long time.
In his 1286 career games, he has 413 goals and 59 assists for 992 points. He is also a three-time Stanley Cup champion (two with Pittsburgh and one with Vegas).
Phil also won the Masterton Trophy in his rookie season as he came back from having cancer. He was the first rookie to ever win the award for perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
During his career, Phil Kessel also became the NHL’s all-time Iron Man as he played in 1064 straight games. His streak is technically still intact as he has not missed a game he is eligible for. The last time that happened was when he was recovering from shoulder surgery in 2009.
There are plenty of teams that could use the character boost that he would bring to the table just by showing up. He is 36 years old and has plenty left in the tank.