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Phil Kessel

Toronto Maple Leafs

1987/10/02 22

5-11 180

Madison, WI, USA

3

the Boston Bruins in 2006 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Maple Leafs 58 26 23 49 -5 17 8 0 5 0 257

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has one of the quickest releases of any scorer in the game. Owns great skating ability and a howitzer of a shot. Can win face-offs if need be. Is elusive and can dangle really well.
Flaws
  • At times, he could stand to be more creative on offense. Needs more work on his play without the puck. His defensive ability isn't great. Lacks ideal size.
Career Potential
  • Pure goal-scoring winger.
  • AwardsOlympic Silver Medal2006NHL - Bill Masterton Trophy (Perseverance)2006Played in the NHL YoungStars Game2005WCHA - Rookie of the Year2005WCHA - All-Rookie Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 3, 2009 Missed 12 games (shoulder surgery).
September 18, 2009 Signed as a restricted free agent by the Toronto Maple Leafs to a five-year contract.
September 18, 2009 Acquired from the Boston Bruins.
September 10, 2009 Shoulder surgery, mid-November.
April 12, 2009 Missed 1 game (rest).
April 11, 2009 Rest, day-to-day.
April 7, 2009 Missed 5 games (undisclosed).
March 27, 2009 Undisclosed, day-to-day.
January 29, 2009 Missed 6 games (mononucleosis).
January 12, 2009 Mononucleosis, sidelined indefinitely.
January 7, 2007 Recalled from Providence (AHL).
January 5, 2007 Assigned to Providence (AHL).
December 11, 2006 Testicular cancer, sidelined indefinitely.
August 17, 2006 Signed by the Boston Bruins to a multi-year contract.

Trades

September 18, 2009 Boston Bruins traded Phil Kessel to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a first round selection in 2010 and 2011 and a second round selection in 2010.
June 24, 2006 Drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round (5th overall) in 2006.

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