{"id":2825,"date":"2024-02-09T19:54:45","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T19:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/?p=2825"},"modified":"2024-02-09T19:54:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T19:54:45","slug":"could-phil-kessel-join-vancouver-canucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/09\/could-phil-kessel-join-vancouver-canucks\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Phil Kessel Join the Vancouver Canucks?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There&#8217;s some speculation surrounding Phil Kessel&#8217;s potential return to the NHL. And, interestingly enough, the Vancouver Canucks are in the middle of the conversations. In an interview yesterday, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently discussed Kessel&#8217;s situation on The Jeff Marek Show. As readers can see and hear in the video below, Friedman sheds light on the possibility of a reunion with the Canucks and other potential suitors like the Boston Bruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s2nPlayer k-bRZcJRVRuX-3384581-11057\" data-type=\"float\"><\/div><script async type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?SC=bRZcJRVRuX-3384581-11057\" data-type=\"s2nScript\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friedman Isn&#8217;t Certain About Kessel&#8217;s Future, But There Is Some Noise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Friedman acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding Kessel&#8217;s future. At the same time, he emphasized the attraction of his goal-scoring ability, especially in crucial playoff moments. He noted that, while Kessel might not be the same game-changer he once was, he retains the ability to find the back of the net. And, in a situation where a goal could win a postseason game, that ability could prove valuable for a team eyeing a deep postseason run.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phil-kessel-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phil-kessel-3.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phil-kessel-3-300x215.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/phil-kessel-3-768x551.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The conversation then turned to the Canucks. Here Friedman suggested that, while Vancouver might have initially questioned the fit for Kessel, the dynamics have shifted. With the team in contention for a Stanley Cup run, the prospect of adding a proven scorer like Kessel becomes more appealing. It&#8217;s also true that, given the pressure and expectations in a market like Vancouver, Kessel might navigate that pressure easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/03\/canucks-move-lindholm-means-team-is-all-in\/\">Canucks Major Move for Lindholm Means Team Is All-In Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kessel Has a Leg Up Because He Has Ties with the Coach and President<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehockeynews.com\/nhl\/vancouver-canucks\/news\/report-canucks-keeping-tabs-on-phil-kessel\">Friedman highlighted the positive relationships<\/a> Kessel has with key figures within the Canucks organization. These include head coach Rick Tocchet and President Jim Rutherford. He suggested that their admiration for Kessel could influence the team&#8217;s decision-making process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Friedman also found the idea of Kessel returning to a team like the Boston Bruins interesting. He acknowledged the intriguing story of Kessel potentially leading his former team to the Stanley Cup. While he stopped short of suggesting any specific destinations for Kessel, Friedman noted the unpredictability of the situation and the various factors at play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As speculation continues to swirl around Kessel&#8217;s future, it might be interesting to see if Kessel turns up anywhere. 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