New Rumor Connects Phil Kessel To An Original Six Team

A rumor posted on X by a new source has connected Phil Kessel to the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Blackhawks recently lost both Taylor Hall to injury as well as Corey Perry to his release after the scandal. This has led to a major need for depth scoring and veteran leadership in the forward group. Phil Kessel could fill those gaps perfectly.

In Phil Kessel's career, he has been the embodiment of a successful professional. In Kessel's career, he has played 1,286 games scored 413 goals, and 992 points, and also won three Stanley Cups.

Kessel also possesses a 1,064 consecutive games played streak which is the longest active streak in the NHL. Bringing in a player of this caliber could be a fantastic mentor for the young Blackhawks squad. The Blackhawks could also allow Kessel to continue his games-played streak this is an opportunity he might not get elsewhere.

Kessel to Chicago while just a rumor at the moment feels like a good fit for both sides. The Blackhawks could also flip Kessel for assets at the trade deadline and allow him an opportunity to chase another Stanley Cup.