MAJOR: Phil Kessel Linked to His Former Team Ahead of the Trade Deadline
Phil Kessel, the NHLs all-time Iron Man, is currently a free agent without a team. Bleacher Report has sparked discussions by naming the top five teams that could be a good fit for him, as the trade deadline approaches.
Bleacher Report highlights the top 5 destinations for Phil Kessel. Which team do you hope to see him join? 👀
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Phil Kessel On His Way Back to the Pittsburgh Penguins?
There's increased focus on Kessel, who played a crucial role for the Golden Knights in reaching the playoffs last season. Despite playing less in the playoffs, his experience and locker room presence could be a game-changer. After all, there aren't too many 3-time cup winners available on the market.
The Penguins, a team Kessel has won two of those Stanley Cups with, could benefit from his return.
His experience could be particularly useful for improving their performance, especially in a third-line role where he could significantly contribute to scoring. With Nick Bonino equally being a free agent after his buyout earlier this month, could the Penguins re-assemble two thirds of the famed HBK line?
Financially, signing Kessel at the league's minimum salary could be a wise decision for the Penguins, as their salary cap situation is far from ideal.
Is Kessel back in Pittsburgh a match made in heaven?
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| Jack Eichel | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 3 | - | 3 | |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| William Nylander | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| David Pastrnak | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Ivan Barbashev | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Quinton Byfield | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Leon Draisaitl | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Morgan Geekie | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Elias Lindholm | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Morgan Rielly | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Steven Lorentz | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Mitch Marner | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Connor McDavid | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Mark Stone | - | 2 | 2 | |
| John Tavares | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Zachary Bolduc | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Brandt Clarke | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Blake Coleman | 1 | - | 1 | |
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| Bruins | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | |
| Maple Leafs | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | |
| Panthers | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | |
| Lightning | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Red Wings | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Senators | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Sabres | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Canadiens | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Penguins | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | |
| Devils | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Hurricanes | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Blue Jackets | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Islanders | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Flyers | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Rangers | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | |
| Capitals | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | |
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| Avalanche | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | |
| Blues | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Wild | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Predators | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Stars | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Mammoth | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Jets | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Blackhawks | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | |
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| Flames | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | |
| Kings | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | |
| Oilers | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Golden Knights | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Ducks | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Sharks | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Kraken | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Canucks | - | - | - | - | - | |
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