{"id":133892,"date":"2022-12-06T10:00:41","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T15:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=133892"},"modified":"2022-12-05T19:31:41","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T00:31:41","slug":"is-phil-kessel-a-future-hall-of-famer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/06\/is-phil-kessel-a-future-hall-of-famer\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking It Down: Phil Kessel and His Hall of Fame Credentials"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently, the spotlight was shone on NHL stalwart Phil Kessel<\/a>. On Oct. 25, the forward broke Keith Yandle\u2019s<\/a> Ironman streak<\/a> to take sole possession of the most consecutive games played in the NHL. He even celebrated with a milestone 400th goal.<\/span><\/p>\n

He then went one step further on Nov. 17, when he suited up against his former team, the Arizona Coyotes<\/a>. Kessel became the first player in NHL history to play in 1,000 games.<\/span><\/p>\n

The winger has a reputation for being one of the most laid-back athletes in the sport. However, his records are a testament to his strength, stamina and determination to consistently perform at such an elite level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, does this make him a Hall of Famer? It is a question many have asked over the recent weeks. In this piece, we will take a look at if Kessel will be a member of the Hall of Fame or the Hall of Very Good.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Arguments For Phil Kessel in the Hall of Fame
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Two Stanley Cup Wins<\/strong><\/h3>\n

So many greats of the game never won hockey\u2019s greatest prize, yet have been immortalized in the Hall of Fame. However, it helps to have at least one ring and Kessel boasts two.<\/span><\/p>\n

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