News Article: Kessel May Take Gary Roberts' Fitness Program

[indigobuffalo]

And...

http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/787925

Is this real life?

Thoughts??

(Apologies for crappy link, can a mod fix that up, on a phone).

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[Swervin81]

Roberts works for the Pens. Hmmm...

 

[7even]

Phil!

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

RIP in peace, chubby prince.

 

[FlareKnight]

So no issues.

Either it gives him a bit more value since he's turning things around or they can just keep him because he's turning things around. At the very least if he's doing all this then there is reason with the lacking offers to keep him around for a year and see what happens.

Keep working to move guys like Phaneuf though.

 

[indigobuffalo]

Roberts works for the Pens. Hmmm...

He works with everyone. Kadri was there the last few seasons. The article specifically mentions Stamkos, and McDavid, among others.

I wouldn't read into it. Article also suggesting this was "suggested" by Leafs' brass.

 

[Bullseye]

Roberts works for the Pens. Hmmm...

Lol - I didn't think about that angle!

I wish Phil the best. He is an amazing talent - if this plus Babs influence could turn him into a puck possession 2-way machine - imagine the benefits.

I'm reaching I know.

 

[tooncesmeow]

All of a sudden everyone loves Kessel and he's core to the team now ahahaha

 

[indigobuffalo]

So no issues.

Either it gives him a bit more value since he's turning things around or they can just keep him because he's turning things around. At the very least if he's doing all this then there is reason with the lacking offers to keep him around for a year and see what happens.

Keep working to move guys like Phaneuf though.

Phaneuf's value is too low. Gotta keep him, at least till the trade deadline.

No one is coming even close to his value right now.

 

[Bullseye]

No more beers, no more fishing trips, no more donuts - just carrot juice and quinoa and a six-pack...

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

Phil Kessel will become a dad bod living in a man bod.

 

[Havoc]

Motivated Kessel is untouchable in my books. These trade offers better be good.

 

[tooncesmeow]

Lol - I didn't think about that angle!

I wish Phil the best. He is an amazing talent - if this plus Babs influence could turn him into a puck possession 2-way machine - imagine the benefits.

I'm reaching I know.

Would you rather Phil regress into a 2 nd line two-way forward or just have a hard working elite sniper?

I mean really, you can't win wiht a team of Bergerons.

 

[RoyalGremlin]

I... I think we should keep him for another year now. Get rid of Phaneuf and keep Kessel. I mean seriously, Kessel, Kadri, JVR, Marner, Nylander is a great core of forwards going forward. Kessel actually training and improving his nutrition in the offseason can only mean good things. I'm impressed Phil is actually going for it. He could have a career year if he really sticks to it.

 

[mikeyz]

I am pretty sure this is an organization mandated move by Shanny and company.

They know that with Babcock being here now that if he's still here come September they don't want him dragging his ass.

Kessel knows he can't come into camp in the same shape he was last September.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Whatever. Leafs should still be looking for the best deal possible. If they can't find one then wait to trade him till a package is up to standard. My stance hasn't changed.

 

[Paradoc]

If leafs can't get a good return for Kessel I would welcome him back, provided that he trained his ass off during the summer. Still want Bozak and Lupul gone.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

If Kessel starts fast and maintains his play with better fitness the entire 82 game schedule, and doesn't fade like is his norm. How will he be perceived here I wonder if he has a career year next year? Playing a high level of hockey from game 1 to 82.

 

[buttman*]

No more beers, no more fishing trips, no more donuts - just carrot juice and quinoa and a six-pack...

mmmm donuts

 

[Ovate]

Would you rather Phil regress into a 2 nd line two-way forward or just have a hard working elite sniper?

I mean really, you can't win wiht a team of Bergerons.

Twelve Bergerons and league average defense/goaltending would dominate any team in this league.

 

[Bullseye]

Whatever. Leafs should still be looking for the best deal possible. If they can't find one then wait to trade him till a package is up to standard. My stance hasn't changed.

Nor should it until there's any kinda of extended evidence he has taken a more serious and professional approach to training and playing responsible hockey.

 

[Trapper]

Would you rather Phil regress into a 2 nd line two-way forward or just have a hard working elite sniper?

I mean really, you can't win wiht a team of Bergerons.

I'd rather have a Zach Parise Kessel.
The current edition can leave.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Twelve Bergerons and league average defense/goaltending would dominate any team in this league.

12 players who played like Bergeron would not dominate, I'm assuming you mean Bergeron skill level gets scaled down the lower you go. So a fourth line player with his strengths and weaknesses would still be a 4th line player.

Otherwise you're looking at a forward group that costs 90 million alone and yeah that would certainly give you a hideous edge in a cap world.

 

[Cor]

Good for him, honestly.

 

[trellaine201]

No more beers, no more fishing trips, no more donuts - just carrot juice and quinoa and a six-pack...

diet coke