Over the years, Kessel earned quit a reputation around the hockey community and we got another proof of his awesome personality.
Jonathan Marchessault, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy, was invited to Paul Bisonnette's podcast, Spittin' Chicklets. During the interview, the Quebecer talked about playing with Phil Kessel and what he brings to the locker room.
Here's what he said:
Nothing's better than threats to motivate the team!
Of course, he wasn't serious, he just wanted to help his teammates outside the ice, since he couldn't do it on it.
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