Phil Kessel News
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Kessel still goal-less in 2013.
Kessel leads the league in shots on goal this season but still doesn't have a goal. Now it is not like he isn't playing well, because he is. He's generated tons of chances and hit iron multiple times. It is only a matter of time before he gets a goal. Could it be tonight? And once he does get that monkey off his back, will the flood gates open?
Feb. 5, 2013, 3:06 p.m.
Kessel -- sore foot and all -- appears to be limping as he joins teammates for practice
Kessel is gritting through today's practice and is not expected to miss any playing time. His 44 points rank third in the League in scoring.
Jan. 2, 2012, 11:53 a.m.
Kessel is a little banged up, Wilson expects him to play vs. #Penguins tomorrow. #Leafs #NHL
Due to his red-hot start, Kessel has been the target of opposing defensemen. Last night he played 17:23, registering an assist in the process; expect him to suit up tomorrow night.
Oct. 28, 2011, 1:53 p.m.
Toronto's Phil Kessel, 7 goals, has 3 games with at least 3 points after posting two games with 3 points all of last season.
Kessel is having the best start of his career, making it seem like he could once again approach 40 goals over a full season.
Oct. 20, 2011, 11:13 a.m.
Phil Kessel is the NHL's first star for the first week of the season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs winger had five goals and eight points in three games in the opening 11 days of the year, putting him into a tie among the league leaders in scoring. [Globe and Mail]
Oct. 17, 2011, 12:50 p.m.
I admit...typing Phil Kessel Fatnasy POTN was weird. #NHL #FantasyHockey
A hat trick vs. the Sens puts Kessel tied for the league lead in goals. Temper short-term expectations as the Leafs have a dainty schedule to open the year but Kessel looks on track to have another 30+ goal season.
Oct. 10, 2011, 12:56 a.m.
And Kessel, who has had a reputation within some circles of the Toronto media for being uptight and brittle, may actually be following his own philosophy. He’s showing his fun side more than ever to his teammates. In fact, he’s taken charge of team fun lately.
Kessel sounds very relaxed, which could lead to more goals. He's scored 62 goals over his two years as a Leaf; he could very well breakout into the 70-80 point range with a better center like Nazem Kadri, Tim Connolly and Matthew Lombardi.
Oct. 3, 2011, 8:23 a.m.
“Just met him the past few weeks,” Tim Connolly said of Phil Kessel. “We’ve talked a bit. I think if we can get off to a good start we can get some good chemistry.”
Kessel is coming off back-to-back 30 goal campaigns but should score even more with a bonfide playmaking center like Connolly.
Sept. 17, 2011, 10:10 a.m.
