Phil Kessel, a free-agent forward, has arrived in Vancouver to meet with the Canucks. General Manager Patrik Allvin confirmed Kessel will be working out in Abbotsford this week. There are discussions about Kessel potentially starting in the AHL to get into game shape. The Canucks are considering signing Kessel, with reports indicating he has already begun skating with the team in Abbotsford.
The #Canucks are being patient regarding Phil Kessel. Rick Tocchet knows the future Hall of Famer needs time before he's game-ready. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/6SzKfRxGTa https://t.co/6SzKfRxGTa
The Canucks continue to be successful out of the break, but it’s not the top two lines who have maintained their winning percentage. What has been the key? More from @FarhanLaljiTSN, as well as where Phil Kessel would slot in if he joined the Canucks: https://t.co/XSZF4iwc4k https://t.co/CK9Pec1eSP
Rick Tocchet on Phil Kessel: He’s going to have to go down to Abbotsford for a while and see where he’s at. He’s been out for about 10 months. He’s got a great pedigree. It’s just a look. We’ll see what transpires. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
"How might he fit in Vancouver?" With free agent F Phil Kessel skating in B.C., @rayferraro21 & @DarrenDreger discuss what kind of an impact he could make with the Canucks and the work he has to do to get back in game mode on the @rayanddregs podcast: https://t.co/n1Ku6SGPl5 https://t.co/tDvKMFTlet
Phil Kessel skated for the first time with the Abbotsford #Canucks today. Let's say there were some shaky moments. It is early in the process, but there are some concerns. Read on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/KcR0MCGpHu https://t.co/KcR0MCGpHu
Phil Kessel arrives in Vancouver to meet with Canucks. How could he fit with the team? ⤵️ https://t.co/yFeZ10wuYs
Free agent forward Phil Kessel is in Vancouver and will work out for the team in Abbotsford, B.C. this week. Is it worth it for Vancouver to take flyer on Kessel? More from @CraigJButton: https://t.co/r616POVjZp https://t.co/KX4aZ3E58H
Tocchet was asked about Phil Kessel meeting with the #Canucks following Wednesday's game in Chicago by @ByScottPowers: "Jim the last couple of weeks was talking to his agent. He’s going to go down there to skate for 2-3 days, see how he is... and re-evaluate from there." 1/2
Phil Kessel has landed 👀 The 36-year-old former Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins star has arrived in Vancouver to meet with the Canucks as @DhaliwalSports reported. How could he fit in with Vancouver? @ThomasDrance examines ⤵️ https://t.co/SWvT8VpXTD
Phil Kessel arrives in Vancouver to meet with #Canucks. How could he fit with the team? via @TheAthleticNHL: https://t.co/72SP155TbT
Should the #Canucks sign Phil Kessel?
Phil Kessel update https://t.co/7gzsaq4eAZ
The #Canucks have announced they have brought Phil Kessel to Vancouver. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/mfSsyx7ROS https://t.co/mfSsyx7ROS
In the article I just retweeted, I suggest that Kessel may start in the AHL to get into game shape. https://t.co/hAowswAXfE
Reports are coming out now that Kessel is in Vancouver speaking with the #Canucks. I wrote on @TheHockeyNews about the potential interest between the two sides. https://t.co/PIK1IEEiv4
Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin on Phil Kessel: “Phil has made his way to Vancouver and will be working out in Abbotsford this week. “
The #canucks announce that free-agent forward Phil Kessel will be working out in Abbotsford this week.
Phil Kessel is in Vancouver to meet with the #Canucks.
“We want to play a 60 minute hockey game tonight.” 🗣 Head Coach Rick Tocchet meets with the media pre-game in Chicago. @theprovince | #Canucks https://t.co/IDtKqQiEH8
Tocchet asked for fitness, focus, faith in process. He got it. “It wasn’t just a snap (of the fingers) in camp. But the players were asking for team systems. Right away, that’s the buy-in.” #Canucks https://t.co/biJAAIXERy