Phil Kessel is an NHL legend. The hot dog loving, Stanley Cup winning, veteran forward has been looking to make a NHL comeback all season long but now he's starting to consider other options.
Kessel Considering Signing In Switzerland To Boost NHL Comeback
Kessel has reportedly been staying in game shape in Arizona while he awaits contract offers from NHL clubs. While he has reportedly gotten close to reaching an agreement a couple of times, nothing has materialized yet. As a result, the 36-year-old is reportedly looking into the possibility of playing in Switzerland as a way of getting back up to game speed.
Free-agent Phil Kessel still awaiting an NHL opportunity and that door hasn't closed. But in the meantime, hearing that he's looking into maybe playing some games in Swiss League. Nothing decided yet.
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Likely destinations would be Bern and Lugano, both of which are notable for acquiring NHL talent.
Kessel is technically still the active NHL ironman leader with 1064 consecutive games played in the league. However, he has expressed a willingness to end the streak in order to facilitate a new NHL deal.
NHL Rumors: Phil Kessel is Still Looking for a Contract and Okay With Ending the Ironman Streak
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At this point it remains unclear whether or not Kessel will ever return to the NHL. He is just 8 points shy of hitting 1000 for his career.
Will Kessel ever play in the NHL again?
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