Phil Kessel 2016 Playoff Highlights | Stanley Cup Champion

Documenting the resurgence of one of the top goal scorers in the NHL and the leading playoff scorer on the 2016 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins. No copyright purposes intended. I do not own any of the video clips or the audio.

[@crayontown5901]

Leafs fans adored Kessel. After he won the cup he brought it to a kids hospital in Toronto. He loved Toronto but the media ran him out of town. He will always be missed.

[@mr.brenman2132]

Did they?

[@sebastianpatriksson7814]

It's a pure joy to see Kessel happy

[@bel34f61]

Miss this guy on the Leafs. Only guy to consistently put up points. Classless Toronto media lighting a fire under his ass only to drive him out of town. I'm glad he won the cup, and go figure, the very next season after being traded. #KessleySnipes

[@davidmccalla6799]

+Jono Vision Same but hey at least we have Matthews, Marner and Nylander now.

[@bakerboy2779]

Jono Vision he said he was tired for being on the Toronto team and wanted to go to a better team and he deserves to be on the penguins. I'm just surprised that the pens got him.

[@tymendelson1740]

i felt bad for him I'm actually really happy he won the cup

[@homerpimpson1374]

Kessel looks like a homeless version of steve ott. not hating either its just a fact we have to accept unfortunately. www.nhl.com/player/phil-kessel-847354 www.nhl.com/player/steve-ott-8468505

[@SteelRhinoXpress]

it wasnt that he was hard to coach, it was the fact that the maple leafs didnt know how to coach him.

[@bangyahead1]

by the looks of it the leafs dont know how to coach anybody

[@michaelcoslo6497]

There's a reason they haven't won a cup in 50 years now.

[@Malkinian]

Exactly. Organization is just a cesspool. Socially awkward doesn't equal a coach killer or a quitter. Joke fans and media needed a scapegoat, and he was the convenient target.

[@davidmccalla6799]

And we we're trying to build a team around him and you don't build around players like Phil.

[@seanmclellan7094]

That's a joke. If you actually believe management did a reasonable attempt at building a team around him you're an idiot. Who did they bring in that was close to his talent level? Noteables include: Lupul, Phaneuf, and JVR. Over the course of 6 years? Is that acceptable to you? Because other than JVR, none of those players would be first pairing or first line players yet they were the best the Leafs had to offer in those 6 years. That's a pathetic attempt at building around any player let alone Kessel.

[@willawrence27]

One thing that is continually understated is how good of a passer Kessel can be as well!

[@B_Sandman]

Canes fan here, but i absolutely admire what the Pens did in 2016 and 2017! It was a fun run to watch!

[@CivicYt]

My all-time favorite Pens roster ever.

[@adamlewis5700]

It was definitely a fun roster and those guys seemed to love playing together. The early 90s Pen' s roster will always be the best in regards to pure talent. It might be one of the top 3 teams ever constructed with Ron Francis, Stevens, Jagr, Lemieux, Joe Mullen, Straka, Murphy, Doug Brown, Coffey, Samuelson, and Tocchet.

[@JNJ1014]

From 2015-2018 I used to have hockey debates with the doormen at my old apartment building & I said this Penguins team was the best team I'd ever seen in NHL history. But even this Pens roster would have issues against the 2022 Avalanche roster.

[@OGT4204]

Kessel did his job in t.0. Made an all star outa lupul, a guy who couldn’t ever stay healthy. Love Phil

[@leeham6230]

Kessel and Lupul... What a duo for that short era of the Leafs.

[@chrisp2509]

Such a sexy dual (mainly the other guy).

[@stever7655]

its always nice to see someone bury the doubters

[@ranks5620]

I’m not a pens fan! But as a LEAF fan, I truly hate how we treated him! I watched the way the fans treated him and I hated it! I’m so glad and happy for phill the thrill!

[@Rastafarian1882]

yup Toronto used him incorrectly and then blamed him their own mistakes, amazing what a good coach and a good system can do to change perception

[@Awwscrewit]

Honestly I think us Leafs fans were happier than anyone that Phil got a pair of rings.

[@dr.loomis4221]

He's a selfish player who doesn't care about his team. That's why every team sends him packing.

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@dr.loomis4221 He's a 3× Stanley Cup Champion. You go with that.

[@tonyp114]

that ending clip was so appropriate hahahaha

[@miro5512]

Damn that HBK-line was good!

[@captiankirkgames4385]

Miroslaavi I know now only Phil remains

[@miro5512]

@@captiankirkgames4385 Yeah... good times

[@kdsburneraccount7476]

Diehard Caps fan. I hate the Pens, but I can't hate Phil Kessel no matter what team he's on.

[@TKuSh92]

Kessel the goat man we miss Phil in Pittsburgh for sure and I think I speak for the whole city when I say that

[@dr.loomis4221]

No no you don't

[@Shadow-jw1kt]

Phil needed that conn smythe. I love me some Cookie Monster Phil man.

[@kennardsloan1281]

this was phil kessel year .I'm glad he went to pittsurgh.

[@joenobody571]

I'm a lot bit late to the party but can you imagine the weight lifted off that man's shoulders the last few years I bet you he never smiled more in his whole life I Love Phil Kessel

[@negevsareforpros9250]

I was happy for Kessel when he went to the Penguins, Toronto media just rips everyone apart, glad to see him happy again.

[@matthewsenko]

The shot at 1:58 is absurd

[@jimgraal]

Dr. Leo Marvin I know!!

[@jf13579]

Absolute snipe. Phil’s a unit

[@juicetin1561]

I rewatched it a couple of times. I was in awe.

[@matthewb7872]

Maple leafs don't know how to treat their players I expected lots from kessel when he came to us and boy did he deliver

[@jordintootoo2332]

Matthew B I don't think Kessel wanted to stay with the leafs though. It seems like he's a lot happier now

[@bakerboy2779]

ROLO it's true

[@bigschuh1997]

I didnt expect a lot from him, cause in the Last couple of Years we had Problems with our Stars in the Playoffs, but he was incredible, looking back at it now he really was the Missing Piece we needed

[@07foxmulder]

Quit living in the past, kiddo. Babcock, Shanahan and Lamoriello know how to treat their players. The days of Ballard, Burke, Wilson, Ferguson, Lieweke and Nonis are long gone. Unless you like living in the past. That's cool, too.

[@farid554]

At all the Pitt fans shitting on Toronto fans, a lot of us where cheering for Phil in the playoffs and understand what he offered our team even if the shitty Toronto media didn't. And if we weren't its because we wanted your pick to be higher. I'm happy Phil won himself a cup.

[@michaelcoslo6497]

So - did you tell the shitty Toronto media to shut their yaps? Of course Pens fans are going to make fun of ya. Toronto paid a good bit of Kessel's salary while he went on to become the leading scorer in teh playoffs. So management must have been happy to get rid of the fat hotdog man as well. And we all know the best way to build a team is to get rid of the best player on it. Thanks though, we kinda like the guy. Maybe you can see the cup when he brings it to Toronto.

[@cityofchamps66]

were cheering

[@scarycrazymann]

you do realize that kessel was entering his prime this year and thats not what you want for a team that is rebuilding.

[@michaelcoslo6497]

Rebuilding from what? REbuilding from where?

[@scarycrazymann]

+Michael Coslo what the fuck did toy think the leafs did for the past 3 years?

[@citizenkane454]

Those teams were so special. Lets go pens!

[@Trepur349]

Deserved the Conn Smythe

[@Freedom-kl2no]

Pittsburgh never had problems in regular season but always had problems in play-offs and they couldn´t pick better player for the elimination fights. Kessel is Play-off beast even he had no many in his career. His stats in Play-offs are great (23 goals and 20 assists = 43 points out of 46 games)

[@jaketrae5708]

He had a good year and will do even better next year

[@Malkinian]

No doubt. Just had to get comfortable. Barring injuries, he's getting 40 next year.

[@mirno7953]

he is rn

[@senseikensei7470]

Jake Trae you were correct.

[@Rastafarian1882]

90 points!

[@geraldlittle5948]

My heart...

[@literallywho4197]

Not sure why anyone was surprised with his performance. He had a history of elevating his play when playoff time came around. He did it in Boston. He did it in Toronto. And as this video suggests, he did it in Pittsburgh. Also, he was robbed of the Conn Smythe. He was better than Crosby for at least most of the playoffs.

[@justincross1247]

Penguins legend forever

[@rnonty]

this pittsburgh team was so stacked

[@dombove5921]

I love kessel

[@comebackcity9974]

Wow from a Phlyers fan! Respect ✊

[@jamiemartinez362]

I’m a diehard Flyers fan and I absolutely hate the Pens, but I really do enjoy watching Kessel play. Phil The Thrill!

[@Sekushiwolf]

PHIL KESSEL IS A STANLEY CUP CHAMPION!

[@pussydestroyer87]

Phil Kessel is a 3x Stanley Cup Champion.

[@m109r1800]

THIS WAS SO SWEET TO WATCH I will never forget this .

[@ibrahimsyed7842]

Phill kessel is a Stanley cup champion

[@Freedom-kl2no]

Man, you made a great job about my favorite player. Thanks a lot.

[@thegamersparadise]

As a leafs fan, I'm glad to see him happy again, and lift that Stanley cup.. Just wish he could of did it as a Leaf. Long live Phil The Thrill Kessel.

[@vegastjg]

He got to life it again with the VGK

[@darwn977]

I miss that kessel snipe off the wing. Holy fuck it was (and apparently still is) Laser wired. Nothing a goalie can do to stop those wristers. Total snipe job.

[@254zero]

would have loved to see kessel win the con smythe this year. glad to see him have success outside of Toronto.

[@Spideygavin]

Thank you phil for everything

[@HillbillyRednecking]

Pittsburgh made a mistake getting rid of Kessel! He’s a good guy, tries hard, loves 🌭’s!

[@JoxicAce]

❌✅❌✅

[@captiankirkgames4385]

Pat Pikulski they did and now Alex is getting traded

[@doggnn4160]

He also likes 🍪

[@YeYe-db6ur]

Malkin carried him and the hbk line

[@filipnassen9076]

They didn't have much choice.

[@BobbyT.]

I am excited for next season because now I think we finally have a team in place that can be consistent in regular season and the playoffs.

[@AustinsMind]

We have always been pretty consistent when it comes to playoff visits, we have the second longest playoff streak.

[@naught_]

But we haven't been consistent IN the playoffs, if I remember correctly there have been 3 first round exits in between the two most recent cups.

[@BobbyT.]

So? That was a completely different team with a completely different systems. They are better than they were before, and I think their system is better for playoff hockey. I don't think the past has anything to do with this team, either than motivate them to win again.

[@naught_]

Bobby T. I was replying to Austin's Thoughts

[@BobbyT.]

I was replying to your thoughts

[@captiankirkgames4385]

Go thing we got phil

[@bryanbrophy8037]

still gives me chills. the chemistry he had with bonino was special.

[@JBM425]

And to think, the HBK Line was the Pens’ THIRD line! Those two Cup teams with Kessel were scary good.

[@zJampsodiz]

phil is so nice and good player, how could anyone hate him?

[@polishsnipez7_593]

still watching in 2017. always get emotional watching this

[@kpmanschannel]

I just think he got a better attitude, he got in a better environment and got teamed up with the right people. Hagelin, Bonino and Kessel are very dangerous line along with the rest of the Penguins team.

[@juronimo19]

Great video, what an amazing player

[@user-cc4gk6gx6w]

Phil the Thrill baby

[@jonnyboy5357]

Awesome job on the video man.Perfect really... give em hell phil!!

[@captiankirkgames4385]

If gets traded this off season thak you for everything Phil

[@jirkasbirakarty]

Phil the Thrill! What a player.

[@SNIPINGPLAYS]

kessel is a fucken beast

[@mountie816]

I was so thrilled when you got traded to Pittsburgh. You are one of the biggest reasons Pittsburgh won the cup this year. I wish you many more successful seasons!!!

[@jeffrichardjr]

I miss HKB 😞 Hags, Kessel and Bonino played amazing that year

[@bigschuh1997]

Phil is the Guy who was in a Bad Relationship. Broke up with her, Then found his Soulmate and lives with her Happy for the Rest of His Life

[@yinhuili]

Phil deserves that Conn Smyth

[@newt0n]

Well deserved, amazing guy.

[@philly5-014]

His best Playoff performance 2016 ,Got ripped off on the Conn Smythe ,a poll showed a 84% Aprroval of Kessel.Everyone was surprised ,but the few Who voted.

[@Cresenta]

Chills. Perfect video. Couldn't be happier for Phil who was not given his due/handled right in Toronto. Sadly it's a theme for my team.

[@bangyahead1]

its nice to see that kessel no longer plays for a team which insists on cultivating a losing culture.

[@floop74]

Let's see if you say that a couple years from now

[@bangyahead1]

If they dont do something, I WILL still be saying that in a couple years. The Queefs are in serious need of a culture change and I didnt see Brendan Shannahan doing anything to change the trend.

[@michaelcoslo6497]

We won't hold our breath though. Toronto has 50 some years of losing to make up for.

[@michaelcoslo6497]

OhMyGawd! The Queefs? Now that's funny. And accurate.

[@JeffblinkHardy]

Then you're not paying attention.

[@captiankirkgames4385]

Watch this every day makes me cry

[@b_whitesell]

well how about now

[@SilviaKundera]

Yay! Thanks for this.

[@MrsPaul]

I will continue to wear my Kessel jersey proudly.

[@weizguy87]

Couldnt have done it without him

[@elbamlos]

One of the many great storys that lead us to our fairy tale Stanley Cub

[@Deviiilz69]

Nice work!

[@jeremymeeks584]

that’s a fantastic video

[@jspro100]

The interview of Kessel in which he says he has "had enough" and he is "tired of it" is taken out of context. If you watch the whole interview he is specifically referring to the Toronto Media's treatment of his then team mate Dion Phaneuf.

[@joelheffner3274]

Thank you maple leafs for Phil Kessel wouldn't be able to wins those cups without him

[@BountyHunterBootcamp]

HBK unstoppable

[@MrDieseloo1]

chills.

[@grizzlycentral1074]

Great editing with the music

[@maestroz4695]

welcome to AZ :)

[@dr_multi8815]

That very last clip is gold! haha

[@thisis4music]

What a Beauty.

[@htd9980]

Who is watching now after he was traded

[@subscribeifyouwantidrc]

Phil Kessel is a Stanley Cup champion!

[@subscribeifyouwantidrc]

5 years ago…man…

[@guyo7351]

Honesty I was a doubter because I heard(but not put faith in) what was the rumour. He came to Pgh and played his butt off with compassion and helped us win 2 Cups. Thanks Phil :D

[@generalzod8284]

Phil

[@senseikensei7470]

it is great to see that burger boy is somewhere that he is being treated right and succeeding because of it. You never hear Kessel complaining about the Pens like he did with Toronto. Go Pens!

[@raffitorres1714]

How can you not like Phil

[@michaelcoslo6497]

Mike lang should have a new post-goal saying next year. "Buy that man a Hot Dog!"

[@cityofchamps66]

Lange

[@jamesskinner4752]

He was a perfect fit in Pittsburgh.

[@JeromeCat8]

nice when your potential gets released & used for good things!! (Y) great inspiration

[@user-lf3xn1cj5h]

Phil Kessel The Best.

[@hotpie9597]

Honestly the trade worked out so well both ways

[@captiankirkgames4385]

Phil the thril can drive the thril

[@repure1999]

Great looker room guy!!

[@sgtandyboy4377]

Stop saying that leafs should be sad that he did so good. We all know that he was our best player. It's just that he wasn't a player that would fit the team. I'm happy he's doing well in pens

[@jamesvickery3482]

Phil was tortured and disrespected in Toronto by his coach and GM, and the media. Enjoy your 3 rings PK., Toronto got what you deserve too, ahhhh 1967 love it ❤ Honorable mention to Kadri too !

[@mneeve]

Man... Bonino makes some seriously clutch plays.

[@eddydepoinvil1011]

He was absolutely robbed of the Conn Smythe

[@lukemeola]

Phil is a god

[@jamaldee2355]

Nice!!!!!

[@alex8vechkin672]

Definitely deserves it

[@zoozooniskali3128]

really nice vid about phil wrekimg toronto

[@Nine4TV]

I miss Kessel :(

[@CrazyCobraytt]

Great video, hope he does the same next year!

[@raokblee2157]

Phil Kessel. He looks like a fan... He scores goals... Phil Kessel... the Everyman.... Phil Kessel

[@andrewelliott1592]

PHIL THE THRILL PHIL THE THRILL

[@fr33domfighter96]

Here after he got Iron man streak. What a player