Canucks GM Patrik Allvin explains why he didn't sign Phil Kessel
The Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin explained in a press conference the reasons why he didn't sign the veteran free agent and NHL legend Phil Kessel.
Before the trade deadline, all eyes were on Phil Kessel, as he was openly looking to join a team for the playoffs. In fact, he was even training in Abbotsford, at the Canucks' AHL affiliate facilities, which led to many rumors about him signing in Vancouver.
Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin reveals why he didn't sign Phil Kessel at the trade deadline
Allvin finally shed light on why he didn't sign Phil Kessel at the deadline.
He started by mentioning that Kessel wanted to come back to play, but with the many moves made by the GM, it wasn't a fit for the organization.
"With being in LTIR and roster complications and how we want to play, unfortunately, at this point it wasn't a fit for us."
Kessel, 36, could've played an important role with a team during the playoffs, but unfortunately, didn't convince Allvin to try his luck with him.
We can expect a major announcement from him this summer, but we don't know yet if it'll be to reveal a new contract or his retirement.
Source: Hockey Feed - Reason exposed on why Kessel wasn't signed by Vancouver
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