PHIL KESSEL NEWS

Pontifications on the Bruins that make sense.

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Now I am seeing something that makes sense in regards to Phil Kessel and him not signing a contract as of yet, however, I personally would rather see Marco Sturm go and the Bruins keep Chuck Kobasew. The big Bruins news of the week, however, has to with general manager Peter Chiarelli’s...
>> ndgoon.blogspot.com/2009/07...
 

Kessel out for the weekend.

Bruins forward Phil Kessel is out of the line up with weekend as he has an undisclosed injury. If we find out what the injury is we will let you know.Winger Phil Kessel will miss a weekend road swing with an undisclosed injury, said coach Claude Julien after today's practice. Kessel...
>> ndgoon.blogspot.com/2009/03...
 

Recovering from the Phil Kessel Hangover

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The Boston Bruins are undoubtedly going to miss Phil Kessel this year. Any team that gives up a 36-goal spark plug off of its top forward line is going to miss his offensive talent, without a question. Kessel asserted himself as a future star in Boston, improving every year, making...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Don’t Let Phil Kessel Ignite Us Bruins Fans

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We’ve all flipped out before. More often than not it’s the result of multiple things piling up: a bad few days at work, an argument with a girlfriend, car problems, bad weather, and/or a bad loss by your favorite. Then, some minor annoyance occurs. Maybe you can’t find your...
>> sportsblognet.com/2009/11...
 

At Summer's End, Burke Stops Leafs' Fall

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by Christopher BottaFiled under: Bruins, Maple LeafsBravo, Brian Burke. The Toronto general manager talked his usual good game and delivered, acquiring Phil Kessel from Boston for two first round picks and one second-rounder.Without the benefit of a cornerstone prospect like John Tavares...
>> nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/09...
 

Instant Karma: Kessel Makes his Leaf Debut

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Every hockey trade needs a bit of distance to be properly evaluated. I thought the Leafs had erred when they acquired Dimitri Yushkevich for a first round pick way back in 1995. The pick turned out to be a bust and Yushkevich became one of my all time favourite Leafs.Tonight Phil Kessel...
>> bitterleaf.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

CLOCK TICKS ON RANGERS' KESSEL BID

Time is running short for the Rangers to renew their interest -- and for the Devils to jump into the bidding -- with trade talks said to be heating up elsewhere for Boston's Phil Kessel. The Bruins have no cap space left to accommodate the $5...
>> www.nypost.com/seven/0...
 

Grading the Boston Bruins road trip

The Boston Bruins head home after a successful 3-2 road record to open the season. Maybe there is hope afterall.
>> youtalkbruins.com/grading...
 

Bruins resign Marc Savard.

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Good news for the Boston Bruins as they have resigned their top center for another 7 years. Savard will average 4.2 million per season for seven years. I think it's ironic that Savard signed for less than Phil Kessel asked for during the off-season. The Bruins officially announced...
>> ndgoon.blogspot.com/2009/12...
 

Nightly Hockey Hits: Phil Kessel is set to return, Habs fans need to wait before chanting, NHLPA calls another ‘emergency meeting’, Ovechkin another injury casualty, Did all the Canucks go on NBC’s Biggest Loser?

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Bruins can't put together a winning or losing streak; Devils month of November plans; Wings Kronwall sure can hit; Injuries continue to pile up; a look at the US Olympic team; Judge Baum approves sale of the Coyotes to NHL. These stories and more halloween pictures after the jump.
>> illegalcurve.com/2009/11...
 

Oh Phil, where did it go wrong?

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I avoided writing about the Phil Kessel Saga all summer, and did a good job of ignoring it. The only time I talked about it is when somebody asks me what is going on with Kessel or if it comes up in conversation with other Bruins fans. Otherwise, I haven't batted an eyelash. ...
>> www.wickedbruinsfan.com/blog/20...
 

Is Kessel Headed To San Jose?

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from Joe Haggerty of Big Bad Blog at WEEI, So the Sharks freed up $4.667 in salary cap space while heading into the last few weeks of the off-season, and require at least two more forward spots to round up their NHL roster among the top 12-forwards for next season. It doesn’t...
>> www.kuklaskorner.com/index.p...
 

Kessel is Bruins' Main Focus in Free Agency

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Time is beginning to tick away, as the free agency period is set to begin on Wednesday. Since the season ended, the Boston Bruins have taken care of business with one free agent, locking up David Krejci for three more years. Although the market opens on July 1st, it is not necessary...
>> mvn.com/thebear...
 

Jason Blake on playing with Phil Kessel.

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Interesting interview with former Sioux Jason Blake, nice to see the Maple Leafs putting the two offensively gifted players on the same line (a Sioux and a Gopher on the same line). I also wonder why the person conducting the interview would compare Kessel to Hull, their two different...
>> ndgoon.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Highlights from last night Bruins and Sabres game (WCHA)

Last night the Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres played in a NHL game that saw three former WCHA stars score goals. The Bruins took a 2 goal lead in the game before the Sabres came roaring back to tie the game. First of the former WCHA stars to score was former Gopher Phil Kessel...
>> ndgoon.blogspot.com/2008/10...
 

Is Pronger going to Boston?

I have seen this rumor and like the thought of Chris Pronger playing on the Bruins blue line. Could you imagine Pronger teamed up with Chara? Holy cow! That would be an awesome sight. I can't imagine the Bruins wanting to give up Phil Kessel. Kessel is a budding, up and coming...
>> ndgoon.blogspot.com/2009/02...
 

NHL Morning Papers (Monday Edition): Word on the Leafs’ offer for Phil Kessel, Dennis Seidenberg close to deal with Panthers and are Senators better without Heatley?

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In today's morning papers, we read about Phil Kessel rumors, the new aggressive system in Minnesota, the new/old passive system in New Jersey, Theoren Fleury's comeback, Pat Quinn's changes to the Oilers, the Leafs' top four defense corps, Willie Mitchell's attempts...
>> illegalcurve.com/2009/09...
 

Nightly Hockey Hits: It’s the Phil Kessel show, Which retired players should return to the NHL, if any?

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How the Kessel trade went down. Which aging NHL players would you like to see return for another season? These stories and more after the jump.
>> illegalcurve.com/2009/09...
 

Allan Muir: Kessel's complaint and other mailbag issues

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Allan Muir answers readers questions about hot training camp topics such as Phil Kessel, Theoren Fleury, Jimmy Howard, rookies to watch and much more.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/wr...
 

NESN Feature on Kessel.

I included the video from last season's Stanley Cup playoffs because I think it was a break out game for Former Gopher Phil Kessel. This season Kessel has taken it up a notch and has become a big time goal score for the Boston Bruins and scored a boat load of goals against the...
>> ndgoon.blogspot.com/2009/04...
 

Phil Kessel Traded to Maple Leafs

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The Toronto Maple Leafs finally pulled off a trade for Bruins restricted free agent Phil Kessel Friday night, sending two first round picks and a second round pick for the 21-year-old winger. Last year, Kessel led the Bruins with 36 goals, helping his team achieve the Eastern Conference...
>> sportsblognet.com/2009/09...
 

Bruins on letting Kessel go: It isn't about frugality

The Bruins did their best to keep restricted free agent Phil Kessel before acceding to his desire to be traded and making a deal with Toronto.
>> feeds.cbssports.com/click.p...
 

Sources: Boston Bruins trade Phil Kessel to Toronto Maple Leafs for draft picks

Toronto Maple Leafs GM acquired winger Phil Kessel from the Boston Bruins on Friday in a mega deal that had been rumored for more than a week.
>> sports.espn.go.com/nhl/new...
 

Nothing New On Kessel

from James Murphy of NESN, I spoke to Phil Kessel’s agent, Wade Arnott, on the ride up Thursday night and got the latest on Kessel and his contract negotiations with the Bruins. “Nothing really new to update,” Arnott said. “I wish I had some new news for you, but there’s...
>> www.kuklaskorner.com/index.p...
 

Nightly Hockey Hits: Canada’s version of Dancing with the Stars, Is Brooklyn courting the Islanders? Will Kessel be unleashed with the Leafs? Is a Winter Classic in central park possible?

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Canada has it's own version of Dancing with the Stars, except it takes place on skates. Is Brooklyn calling the Islanders to join the Nets at the Barclays centre? Would you want to see the Winter Classic played in Central Park? Will Phil Kessel be unleashed with the Leafs? These...
>> illegalcurve.com/2009/09...
 
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