Speculation: End of the road for Phil Kessel?

[ForsbergForever]

He's still unsigned heading into September, with pretty much no media talk about potential destinations or interest. He'll be 36 by season start and his play has fallen off a cliff ever since he was traded out of Pittsburgh. I'm hoping he gets one more season, if only for him to get the 8 points he needs to hit 1000 on the career. What are the chances Vegas takes him back on a cheap one-year deal?

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[VivaLasVegas]

Low. PK was brought on last year for more Cup-winning experience, but now everybody on the team has that, and Cap space is so precious.

Hope somebody else signs him.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

He will retire... I picture him not working out since his season ended and eating like crazy.

Ride off into the sunset Phil

 

[Turin]

He should retire, he’s been largely ineffective for years now. Go out on top.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

He's done

 

[Darz]

Might be the type of player a team signs two/three months into the season if they get a rash of injuries. Phil seems like the type of guy who wouldnt be offended to play a less than 82 game season at this point.

 

[Leviathan]

I know a lot of teams will be scared off from signing him because of the lack of flexibility that the 'Iron Man streak' puts on the organization. You dont want to put your coach in a situation where he has to be that guy who ended the streak for him with healthy scratch. He is at the stage where he should be sat down for a few games every season. He could have his use on a pp2 somewhere and as veteran, but I do wonder if this might take a while.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Hang em up king

 

[Primary Assist]

Maybe a team gives him a shot at the deadline as a free rental. The question is whether or not he can put up those 8 regular season points post deadline

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

Needs to open new shop- Phil's hotdogs.

 

[KnockHobbler]

I know a lot of teams will be scared off from signing him because of the lack of flexibility that the 'Iron Man streak' puts on the organization. You dont want to put your coach in a situation where he has to be that guy who ended the streak for him with healthy scratch. He is at the stage where he should be sat down for a few games every season. He could have his use on a pp2 somewhere and as veteran, but I do wonder if this might take a while.

He could go play for mike Babcock

Needs to open new shop- Phil's hotdogs.

Hot dog with a side of three big onion rings to represent his cups

 

[Kurtz]

For a guy who detests the gym and pays no attention to his diet, it's remarkable how long he's lasted.

Enjoy your retirement, Phil. I see lots of fat guy Hawaii shirts in your future.

 

[gdsmack267]

Still cant believe Steve Simmons fabricated that whole story

 

[Siludin]

He will retire... I picture him not working out since his season ended and eating like crazy.

This makes him stronger; this is his training.

 

[NYR94]

Why would NHL 24 cover ahtlete retire?

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

He should just go back to ARI. Vet leadership and no risk of being scratched.

 

[DiglettDangles]

Is anyone holding their breath for VEGAS (of all team managements) to help him get to 1000 points?

 

[orby]

My guess is he signs a one year deal with a bottom feeder team in a warm-weather area or retires. If I were him I'd hang em up. What does he have left to prove?

 

[paragon]

Might be the type of player a team signs two/three months into the season if they get a rash of injuries. Phil seems like the type of guy who wouldnt be offended to play a less than 82 game season at this point.

I think one of the only reasons for him to play would be to improve his NHL record ironman streak. He should just sign with Anaheim.

 

[Djp]

He's still unsigned heading into September, with pretty much no media talk about potential destinations or interest. He'll be 36 by season start and his play has fallen off a cliff ever since he was traded out of Pittsburgh. I'm hoping he gets one more season, if only for him to get the 8 points he needs to hit 1000 on the career. What are the chances Vegas takes him back on a cheap one-year deal?

I think he wants a PTO in buffalo so he can also co-own a Teds hot dog place…..

 

[Oleksiak]

Chicago as a mentor for Bedard would work. Great hotdogs in the city as well.

 

[cptjeff]

Chicago as a mentor for Bedard would work. Great hotdogs in the city as well.

To teach Bedard how to train like a pro, treat his body the right way and play a strong game all over the ice?

 

[Chainshot]

I think he wants a PTO in buffalo so he can also co-own a Teds hot dog place…..

Teds has locations in Arizona too.

 

[Oleksiak]

To teach Bedard how to train like a pro, treat his body the right way and play a strong game all over the ice?

Vegas Teammates Surprised at Fitness Level of Phil Kessel

Phil Kessel has never been the most in shape guy during his NHL career and at one point, when he

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Also could learn a lot from his experience with the media in addition to the multiple Cups.

 

[Canes]

Is he roadkessel?

Dude is an absolute legend regardless. Happy trails, Phil the Thrill.