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Zeitgeist Guest Column: Phil Kessel is the Kind of Veteran Winner the Young Leafs Need by Steve Simmons

The Toronto Sun hockey columnist pens a special article about a special player.

(Note: The following column is scheduled to run in next Sunday’s edition of the Toronto Sun. It is being printed here with permission from Sun Media and its author, decorated Canadian sports columnist Steve Simmons)

So, the Stanley Cup has been raised by the Penguins who are as worthy a champion as the NHL as seen in some time.

The list of reasons why Pittsburgh won is a long one: the incredible leadership of Conn Smythe Trophy winner Sidney Crosby, the electric skill of Kris Letang, the fresh perspective of coach Mike Sullivan, the wise-beyond-his-years resolve of rookie goalie Matt Murray.