Penguins, Golden Knights Stanley Cup Champion Phil Kessel signs a new deal that surprises many in new sport
NHL veteran Phil Kessel signs a new contract and it's not in the sport of hockey or the NHL
Longtime NHL forward Phil Kessel has accomplished many incredible feats throughout his career, including what many dream of as kids- winning the Stanley Cup.
Kessel earned his Stanley Cup rings with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Vegas Golden Knights. In the meantime of a NHL return, as he is an NHL free agent, Kessel has decided to venture off into.. another sport?
Many believed that Kessel would land a professional tryout deal with the Chicago Blackhawks, or other rebuilding organizations in need of a Stanley Cup champion to lead their youth to the winning ways- but Kessel was hopeless and did not receive any PTO offers.
Now, without being signed to a deal, Kessel has signed a deal with the World Poker Tour, revealing he's been an avid poker player for over twenty years.
The photo shown above, is Kessel many years ago competing at a poker tournament, now, as shown below, he is fulfilling his passion with his new signing announcement.
Just one month ago it was revealed by TSN's Pierre LeBrun that Kessel is prepared to make a NHL comeback, and his camp agency is getting desperate.
LeBrun continued to state the bottom line for Kessel and his camp:
"And one of the things that his camp has alerted teams that have called about him is that, 'Don't worry about that Ironman streak.' It's not going to be an issue. He's open to a part-time role, not playing every game. And that's a pretty key departure from the past. So the bottom line is: Phil The Thrill is still open to coming back, if the fit is right."
With his poker journey underway, we wish the best for Phil The Thrill and hope he can land an NHL contract sometime soon.
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