Penguins winger Phil Kessel spent the six seasons leading up to his time in Pittsburgh with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and it’s clear that he still has a soft spot for the city.
It was Kessel’s turn to spend 24 hours with the Stanley Cup trophy, and he put it to good use. Kessel returned to Toronto and brought the Cup to The Hospital for Sick Children, a place he had visited multiple times when he was a member of the Maple Leafs.
SickKids was buzzing with #StanleyCup fever today! Thx for visiting our patients & families @PKessel81 #NHL pic.twitter.com/OMySknGsW3
— SickKids_TheHospital (@SickKidsNews) July 18, 2016
Kessel had been ripped in the past over concerns about his leadership. After watching what he did as a member of the Penguins, in just his first year, as well as his actions off the ice, I think we can put those to rest.
He had only 24 hours with the Cup, and he chose to share it with these children to brighten their day. Kessel is one of the good guys, in my book at least.