Phil Kessel is still a free agent, but he has every intention of playing next season.
Although there is some “percolating interest from NHL teams” in signing Kessel for the 2023-24 season— with a full contract, not a professional tryout offer, according to TSN’s Chris Johnston— The Athletic’s Josh Yohe believes the Pittsburgh Penguins are not among those interested.
In response to a question about Kessel joining Kyle Dubas’ overhauled roster next season, Yohe answered, “I just don’t see it.”
“If Kessel had aged better, maybe,” Yohe wrote. “But for all that we love to joke about ‘everyman Phil,’ etc.