Post by Toronto Maple Leafs on Jun 15, 2022 21:41:33 GMT -6
The “hot dog mafia continues” to grow in Toronto after a recent 3 dog night for Leafs forward Phil Kessel. In a critical home game 6 Phil kept the ship steady and guided a plucky Leafs team into the conference final, something that hasn’t happened in most people’s lifetime. With big name stars on the roster like Petterson Rielly, and Backstrom it is a bit surprising that the deadline add that was nearly overturned by the league could have such a large one game impact. After playing on the 3rd line in Pittsburghs great NHL runs, Kessel became a 3rd line headache for match ups and has found a similar role in the ‘Center of the hockey Universe”. His 5 goals in 12 games puts him second on the team in goals despite his 13 minutes a game.
Gibbons’ “He has come in and done exactly what we hoped for. Lengthen our line up and give us a bit of depth in a league that has so much balance. He is a one chance scorer and while his 18% shooting is high he is a finisher that helps your team when he is on the ice.”
Like the cheese heads of Green Bay the “hot dog mafia” are annoying but few can deny the cult following that has become Phil Kessel fan’s. The oft maligned forward who is given a hard time for his body type, Dad bod extraordinaire has given rise to Leafs fans wear full hot dog costumes to games. Not since dart guy has something personified the overall trashiness of Leafs fans like mustard stained wifebeater’s in the stands swilling budwiser and crushing dogs. The historical and highly prized marquee at MSG will be an intriguing backdrop for Leafs’ fans and Phil Kessel. Lucky for everyone there are plenty of hot dog stands just outside the front door.
!Go Leafs Go!
Also great season Tampa.
Gibbons’ “He has come in and done exactly what we hoped for. Lengthen our line up and give us a bit of depth in a league that has so much balance. He is a one chance scorer and while his 18% shooting is high he is a finisher that helps your team when he is on the ice.”
Like the cheese heads of Green Bay the “hot dog mafia” are annoying but few can deny the cult following that has become Phil Kessel fan’s. The oft maligned forward who is given a hard time for his body type, Dad bod extraordinaire has given rise to Leafs fans wear full hot dog costumes to games. Not since dart guy has something personified the overall trashiness of Leafs fans like mustard stained wifebeater’s in the stands swilling budwiser and crushing dogs. The historical and highly prized marquee at MSG will be an intriguing backdrop for Leafs’ fans and Phil Kessel. Lucky for everyone there are plenty of hot dog stands just outside the front door.
!Go Leafs Go!
Also great season Tampa.
