Vegas Golden Knights Signs Phil Kessel for One Year
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In a recent development in the National Hockey League, Phil Kessel has sided with the Vegas Golden Knights by signing a contract worth $1.5 million for 1 year. The development was observed on August 24, 2022 (Wednesday), with mostly positive reactions from previous colleagues.
Phil Kessel has played 982 consecutive games in the past 12 seasons, and he is only behind Keith Yandle, who has an unbroken streak of 989 consecutive games. That streak ended in the last season, and Phil Kessel can be on the way to surpassing him in the coming games.
Boston Bruins picked him up in the 2006 NHL Draft, kickstarting his career in which he scored 956 points (399 Goals & 557 Assists) for Boston Bruins and other teams, including Pittsburgh Penguins, Coyotes, and Toronto Maple Leafs, in addition to Boston Bruins.
A record of 96 Stanley Cup playoff games has a figure of 81 points to his name consisting of 34 goals and 47 assists.
The 34-year-old forward has earned a lot of experience throughout his career, and he still holds the potential to add more value to a team. The same factor has been acknowledged by Bill Armstrong, the General Manager of the Coyotes.
As per the sports news, Bill Armstrong stated while talking to a radio station that Phil Kessel will help a team by adding points and experience to the playoffs. Bill added that he still has a lot of value in league with some great legs to help somebody.
Penguins have a two-time winning streak with Phil Kessel in 2016 and 2017 when the team held the Stanley Cup in its hands after Phil Kessel shot 45 points with 18 goals and 27 assists. A total of 49 playoff games happened for the team in those seasons.
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