Why does boston hate phil kessel

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Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the Code of Conduct. Plus, it is better for the team. He is 35 and will benefit from not having to play games. Also, competition never hurt anyone. Complacency in goal is deadly and Claude Julien is most likely okay with his two keepers having to earn their playing time.

It will be interesting to see how the rotation shakes out over the next few weeks. There are nine games left in December over the final 17 days. While fellow American Ryan Miller of Buffalo is the probable starter at Olympus, Thomas needs to establish himself as the backup.

It has been a while since Bruins fans have had someone to truly hate. Being able to focus all your attention on someone just because you hate them and not because they are a good player is one of the fun things about being a sports fan.

Now, the loyal followers of the Black and Gold have that in Phil Kessel. Countless players have left over the years, including players better than Kessel. In fact, people remember how good they were and what they brought to the Bruins. With Kessel, it is the fact that he turned his back on the team and the city. Jack Edwards, who is my personal favorite announcer in Boston and worth tuning in to any Bruins game by himself, said it best last night. His ex-teammates in Boston took that as a rejection of the family they created here and there is no longing for his return.

Maybe it happened behind closed doors, but doubtful. Speaking of Edwards, he gets a lot of grief from hockey fans for being over the top. Because I dare any of you dumbasses right now to find me a bigger team guy on the planet than Phill The Thrill on the Arizona Coyotes. What a move by KessDaddy.

Lawson Crouse had hit the pipe twice last night. Kessel already had 2 points on the night with a couple of assists so why not just add another apple to the list and let Lawson Crouse get that goal he deserved.

It may not have made a difference in the game last night who scored that goal, but when we get to the end of the season and Crouse is one goal closer to hitting a bonus on his contract?

Who knows how much money Phil Kessel basically just gifted Lawson Crouse there. All because he's a huuuuuge Team Guy. Biggest Team Guy I ever did see. Yet we want to put young kids out there so they get better so they get comfortable. Trusting those with less experience gives them confidence and allows Cassidy to keep his timeout in his pocket. I think he ended up with five empty-net goals in his contract year, which did me no favors with my general manager. Next in line, Cassidy said, could be Jake DeBrusk.

He is up for a contract next summer. David Krejci undisclosed lower-body injury made his season debut, skating and lacking pop in his stride. His return pushed David Backes out of the lineup.

Cassidy said Joakim Nordstrom lower body could be available by the end of the road trip, which concludes in Colorado on Thursday.