Ace88*
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When he was in Boston, we saw a quite different Kessel than the one we see today. He was all about scoring goals using his shot from certain spots and off the rush being fed by Savard.
Fast forward to Kessel's 2nd year in Toronto. We started to see him make more and more things happen by himself--almost a "**** it, ill do it myself if no one else can" kind of playing style, beginning to set up his teammates and playing a more static game.
Fast forward again to last year when for the first time he was playing with any kind of talent in Lupul. He exploded out of the gate, dragging Lupul to the all star game and (an albeit shortened) ppg season. His monster offensive presence continued into this shortened season, instantly picking up the offensive game of whoever was on the other wing, all while slowly starting to understand the kind of impact he can have defensively as well.
Has the evolution of Phil been forced by necessity and the lack of a good centre? Do you think if Toronto had a Savard he would still be a one dimensional, 60-70 pt sniper?
Fast forward to Kessel's 2nd year in Toronto. We started to see him make more and more things happen by himself--almost a "**** it, ill do it myself if no one else can" kind of playing style, beginning to set up his teammates and playing a more static game.
Fast forward again to last year when for the first time he was playing with any kind of talent in Lupul. He exploded out of the gate, dragging Lupul to the all star game and (an albeit shortened) ppg season. His monster offensive presence continued into this shortened season, instantly picking up the offensive game of whoever was on the other wing, all while slowly starting to understand the kind of impact he can have defensively as well.
Has the evolution of Phil been forced by necessity and the lack of a good centre? Do you think if Toronto had a Savard he would still be a one dimensional, 60-70 pt sniper?