You do have to wonder if Phil Kessel is on his way out in Boston. I have seen a few comments that leads me to believe that his days in Boston might be numbered. I am not sure why the Bruins used him as trade bait the last two trade dead lines?
Personally, I hope that Kessel is not on his way out of Boston, Kessel is an exciting player that has grown three fold since his days with the Minnesota Gophers. I also believe that Marc Savard, Phil Kessel, David Krejci, Milan Lucic, Michael Ryder and Patrice Bergeron are the core offensive players the Bruins should build around. Thirty six goals is going to be hard to replace next season if he is not wearing black and gold.
Phil Kessel
Continued the development and maturity process, scoring a team-high 36 goals... Recorded his first hat trick of the year in the season finale... Used his speed and skill to put defensemen on their heels... Tore the rotator cuff and labrum in his left shoulder against Columbus... Underwent successful surgery today... Will not be ready for the start of 2009-10... Will be a restricted free agent... Has been in play at last two trade deadlines, which could indicate leaguewide interest again at the draft.
The recruiting war that took place for Phil Kessel is no doubt the biggest recruiting war that college hockey has ever seen. He was so good even in his younger days of youth hockey and I do believe he still holds some Team USA junior records to his name. Even though he played only 1 season at Minnesota, he SHOULD have played for his hometown Badgers. Look what happened too: Bucky won the national title that season. Man, did that one back-fire on him!
ReplyDeleteWow, that would be a sad day if the B's don't re-sign Phil the Thrill.
ReplyDeleteSomeone will give him an offer sheet and we won't be able to afford it and he'll score like 45 goals in buffalo or edmonton or minnesota or something.
ReplyDeletehaha, wouldn't that be something?