The Vancouver Canucks Have Officially Passed On Signing Phil Kessel
The Vancouver Canucks took a chance on Phil Kessel with a tryout contract, hoping for a potential comeback. However, that chapter seems to have closed.
Canucks Pass on Kessel Deal
After the trade deadline, it appears the Canucks have decided not to extend an offer to the seasoned winger. This move almost certainly sidelines him from NHL action this season.
The door on Kessel's time with the Canucks has closed.
While there's a slim chance Kessel could sign elsewhere, such a deal would exclude him from playoff contention.
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MARS 8 | 106 ANSWERS The Vancouver Canucks Have Officially Passed On Signing Phil Kessel Do you think Kessel's career in the NHL is officially over? |
Yes | 78 | 73.6 % |
No | 28 | 26.4 % |
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