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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 11
U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame names 2026 inductees
The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame announced its class of inductees for 2026.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 10
Kessel siblings among 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class inductees
Some of the best American-born players of all time are going to be enshrined among some of the greatest to ever lace up their skates. On Thursday, USA Hockey announced the 2026 class for the U.S.
NHL News / Professor Press Box / May 20
Maple Leafs Mitch Marner and Phil Kessel: Similar or Different?
There’s been a lot of talk lately about drawing a straight line between Mitch Marner and Phil Kessel as polarizing Toronto Maple Leafs players, but it’s not as clear as people make it sound.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 21
The top 25 Olympians of the NHL era
What makes an Olympic hockey career special? When tasked with creating Daily Faceoff’s top-25 list of the greatest Olympians of the NHL era, an endless sea of questions immediately flooded the canvas… What’s the right balance of individual play versus team results in international action?
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 27
Breaking down the top value trades of the 2025 offseason
We’re only just past the quarter mark of the regular season, but some of last offseason’s trades have already proven valuable for specific teams.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 23, 2025
New Maple Leaf Dakota Joshua says he’ll be wearing Phil Kessel’s old No.81 in Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs swung a deal to acquire forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks in recent days, further boosting their bottom-six as they look to adapt to life without Mitch Marner in the 2025-26 season.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 3, 2025
Matthew Hlacar, Rhett Parsons enter fight at Leafs’ development camp
Passion is a quality that cannot be taught and it appears that the next wave of Toronto Maple Leafs won’t be lacking any motivation in the first step of their professional journeys.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / February 4, 2025
Matthew Kessel could be a sneaky good defensive depth trade target for the Leafs
Calls for the Toronto Maple Leafs to shore up their backend have been increasing with each passing day. General Manager Brad Treliving has made it known that the team is prioritizing acquiring a centre to improve its depth down the middle.
NHL News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / January 6, 2025
Penguins Notebook: Stunning Crosby Stat; Why Not Talk?
Sidney Crosby has filled numerous roles for the Pittsburgh Penguins since he joined them in 2005. He’s been the face of the franchise. A reliable — and often prolific — point-producer.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12, 2024
From NHL to the World Poker Tour, 'Phil the Thrill’s' New Game
Phil “The Thrill” Kessel, the 17-year NHL veteran known for his over 400 career goals and two Stanley Cup wins, is turning the page on his hockey career and stepping into a new arena—the world of professional poker.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / Maple Leafs Daily / October 10, 2024
Ex-Maple Leafs Forward Phil Kessel Announces a Wild and Unexpected Career Change
Iron man and former Maple Leafs winger Phil Kessel has found it hard to find a new gig in the NHL, which has led to a substantial and unexpected career change.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Hockey Unplugged / October 9, 2024
Phil Kessel signs new deal outside of the NHL
Phil Kessel has been trying to get himself back into the National Hockey League this summer and hasn't had all that much luck. Kessel is an older guy and when you are an older player, your fitness matters a whole lot more than it does when you are younger.
Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / September 25, 2024
Kessel Hoping for NHL Preseason Opportunity, Teams Still Unsure
Phil Kessel hasn’t played an NHL game since April 24, 2023, when he suited up for the Vegas Golden Knights in the regular season. While the winger played all 82 games that year, he was scratched for several playoff games during Vegas’ Stanley Cup run.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 8, 2024
‘It unfortunately wasn’t a fit for us’: Canucks elect not to sign veteran winger Phil Kessel to contract
In a bit of a surprise development, the Vancouver Canucks have not signed veteran winger Phil Kessel to a contract. The trade deadline came and went on Friday afternoon without Kessel putting pen to paper on a contract with the Canucks.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 7, 2024
Report: Vancouver Canucks ‘on track’ to sign Phil Kessel before NHL trade deadline
The Vancouver Canucks are “on track” to sign Phil Kessel before Friday’s trade deadline, TSN’s Chris Johnston reported Thursday morning. Kessel and the Canucks have been circling each other for a while, with the 36-year-old winger arriving in B.C.
Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / March 1, 2024
NHL Rumors: Things Pointing Towards the Vancouver Canucks Signing Phil Kessel
Donnie & Dhali: Rick Dhaliwal and Don Taylor talking about things trending in the direction of the Vancouver Canucks signing Phil Kessel. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Taylor: “What are you hearing?
NHL News / Canucksarmy / February 27, 2024
Report: Phil Kessel trending towards signing with the Canucks, may require conditioning stint
It’s starting to look a lot like a full-fledged NHL contract with the Vancouver Canucks is in the offing for veteran winger Phil Kessel. The 36-year-old winger arrived in B.C.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 17, 2024
What Could Phil Kessel Bring to the Vancouver Canucks?
Phil Kessel might not look like a hockey player, but he’s been one of the best over the past 17 seasons. The dynamic right winger born in Madison, Wisconsin has left a mark on the NHL throughout his illustrious career.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 14, 2024
Is taking a chance on Phil Kessel worth it for the Vancouver Canucks?
Phil Kessel may not be the player he once was, but that doesn’t mean the Vancouver Canucks shouldn’t take a look at him. On Wednesday’s edition of Daily Faceoff Live, Tyler Yaremchuk and Frank Seravalli came to a similar conclusion about the Canucks bringing in the veteran winger to work out with their AHL affiliate.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / February 9, 2024
Should the Vancouver Canucks sign Phil Kessel?
It was reported yesterday by Rick Dhaliwal that the Canucks are ‘poking around’ on free agent forward Phil Kessel. Dhaliwal points out that the Canucks discuss Kessel and keep in regular contact with his agent.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31, 2024
Three-time Stanley Cup winner still hopes to play this season
Free-agent winger Phil Kessel still intends to sign with a team before the March 8 trade deadline.
NHL News / Boston Hockey Now / January 1, 2024
Bruins Fans Split On Potential Kessel Reunion
Does future hall of famer Phil Kessel make sense as an inexpensive depth signing for the Boston Bruins right now? We asked that question here back in August,
NHL News / Toronto Maple Leafs on SI / December 16, 2023
Report: Former Maple Leafs Forward Phil Kessel Could Play in Switzerland While Awaiting NHL Opportunity
Phil Kessel will play hockey this year, though it might not be in the NHL yet. The 36-year-old forward has had trouble finding an NHL home this season after scoring 36 points (14 goals, 22 assists) in 82 games last year with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker / June 14, 2023
Phil Kessel takes shot at Toronto media after third Stanley Cup win
Vegas Golden Knights forward Phil Kessel lifted the Stanley Cup for the third time in his career on Tuesday night and had a reminder for those who had doubted him earlier in his career.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker / April 28, 2023
Phil Kessel misses first game since 2009, Golden Knights still eliminate Jets
The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Winnipeg Jets from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday night with a 4-1 win. That was just one of the two big stories from that game.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 26, 2022
MLB 'Iron Man' Cal Ripken Jr. congratulates Golden Knights' Phil Kessel on breaking record
Vegas Golden Knights forward Phil Kessel broke the NHL's ironman record by playing in his 990th consecutive game on Tuesday night against the San Jose Sharks.
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