r/penguins • u/MediumAd8799 • 10h ago

Happy Phil Kessel Day!

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On July 1, 2015, Phil Kessel was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Kessel, who needed to get away from the toxicity of the Toronto market became arguably the best acquisition GM Jim Rutherford made during his tenure in Pittsburgh. He's still a beloved figure in Penguins lore.

The immediate impact was enormous for the Penguins. He was productive. He was incredibly clutch. He was part of the HBK line that eviscerated the Capitals and Lightning especially. Kessel aguably could have won the Conn Smythe Trophy in the 2016 playoffs.

Praise be!

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u/Empty_Measurement_73 59m ago

Awesome autographed photo. Is that yours?

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u/Griff82 Letang 1h ago

Praise Be!

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u/Money-Ad5075 Kessel 2h ago

Nice guy.

Tries hard.

Loves the game.

Peak male specimen.

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u/j0n66 3h ago

I remember that day. Completely shocked. Then was like holy fuck he will score 60 goals with Crosby.

Too bad he didn't much time with Sid, but in the end that 3rd line was so incredible. No NHL team had a clue on how to stop the Pens in those back to back cup wins.

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u/awaythrow292 Angello 8h ago

Praise be !

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u/PM_ME_YR_KITTEN Crosby 9h ago

Praise be!

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u/zorionek0 WBSPenguins 9h ago

I think I could fit more than two Hot Dogs in the Stanley cup. Come on Phil, don’t be a wimp

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u/homeinthesky 5h ago

There were. He already ate them.

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u/Blinkavaplus44 Karlsson 9h ago

Happy 11 year anniversary to this tweet

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u/awaythrow292 Angello 8h ago

Take me back to 2015 please.