Phil Kessel

[Zee]

So he's just jinxed both Kessel and Lupul tonight.  3-0 Sabres.

Kessel and Lupul both pick up a point.

They'll both be shutout tonight.  4-0 Isles.

 

[TML fan]

So he's just jinxed both Kessel and Lupul tonight.  3-0 Sabres.

Kessel and Lupul both pick up a point.

They'll both be shutout tonight.  4-0 Isles.

 

[Kessel_81]

Kessel with a pair tonight

 

[Bullfrog]

that's ironic.

 

[bustaheims]

that's ironic.

That's what I was thinking.

 

[Bullfrog]

Does that make us bad people?

 

[bustaheims]

Does that make us bad people?

Does it matter?

 

[Andy007]

Does that make us bad people?

no just sad-sacks

 

[ZBBM]

Tonight was the first time this season we've seen Phil Kessel The 2010 Edition. 

 

[Tigger]

He was really off tonight, still managed a point but shakiest game this year for sure.

 

[Tigger]

That Franson shot looked like it caught him in the flat back by his heel, those hurt, hopefully it didn't balloon on him when he got his boot'n'blade off...

 

[rdowdall]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/phil-kessel-the-leafs-silent-star/article2287993/singlepage/#articlecontent

 

[AlmosGirl]

Thanks for the link.  That was a really nice read.

 

[rdowdall]

Thanks for the link.  That was a really nice read.

Yeah, it's interesting to hear how he has evolved.  I've always felt that his problem is between the ears.  If he dedicates himself, he could be a real force in the NHL.

 

[Kessel_81]

Go Phil Go

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

TSNResearch: This time last year Kessel had 25pts, this year 23goals

 

[maplesyrup]

TSNResearch: This time last year Kessel had 25pts, this year 23goals

Wowza!

 

[Zee]

He's on pace for 94 points.  I love this new Kessel.  It's amazing how well him and Lupul are playing together.

 

[Erndog]

He's on pace for 94 points.  I love this new Kessel.  It's amazing how well him and Lupul are playing together.

I don't know how much of it is "new" Kessel vs. having someone to play with.

Last year, he played with Crabb and Bozak on his line for much of the season and everyone said 'Imagine if he had true linemates!!!'  Perhaps all he needed was that one other guy to excel?  To really take him to that next level that we are seeing this year.  Most players can't do it on their own.  He was still scoring 30 with an AHLer and a 3rd liner. 

I've always loved his game, always.  I don't care he doesn't punish anyone.  In fact, I like that.  Won't suffer as many injuries or break down as fast. 

Imagine what he and Lupul could do with Getzlaf in the middle?  ;D

 

[Corn Flake]

Imagine what he and Lupul could do with Getzlaf in the middle?  ;D

Normally I never watch an All Star game, but I'm kind of giddy at who might end up in the middle between those two at the game just to see what they can do.