When Phil Kessel came over to the Penguins in the off-season, the belief was he would be lighting up the league on a near nightly basis and chasing down the first 40-goal campaign of his career ...

Phil Kessel, known in his lengthy NHL career for his goal scoring, playoff heroics and durability, said he felt overlooked his past three seasons in Arizona. He’s hoping a season with the Golden ...

Now 36, Kessel hasn't played in an NHL game since Apr. 24, 2023, and is certainly in the back nine of his career. But while his public persona can make him seem like he’s too cool for school, an ...

Jonathan Bombulie Wednesday, July 24, 2019 6:00 a.m. | Wednesday, July 24, 2019 6:00 a.m. Phil Kessel became a popular player with Pittsburgh Penguins fans over the past four years in large part ...