BREAKING: Phil Kessel Officially Joins Powerhouse Team
The Vancouver Canucks have made a significant announcement, revealing that free agent forward and NHL's all-time Ironman Phil Kessel has arrived in Vancouver.
Phil Kessel Joins The Vancouver Canucks Organization
Canucks GM Patrik Allvin shared the news, indicating a potential opportunity for Kessel to align with the organization. He will be training with the team's AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks.
«Phil has made his way to Vancouver and will be working out in Abbotsford this week. «
Vancouver Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal had previously reported that the team had been exploring the possibility of adding unrestricted free agent Phil Kessel, renowned for his remarkable consecutive games streak.
Furthermore, Dhaliwal noted that Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet had recently spoken positively about Kessel.
That was last weekend in Toronto in Luke Fox article on Sportsnet.
Tocchet and Kessel have a history, having won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016 and 2017. Tocchet's coaching was instrumental in Kessel's success during their time together, leading to Tocchet being affectionately referred to as the 'Phil Whisperer.' Their close relationship suggests the potential for a reunion on the West Coast of Vancouver.
Stay tuned for further developments.
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