The Toronto Maple Leafs pitiful season is about to come to a merciful end, when they take on the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night. The Maple Leafs one consistent player throughout the year has been, right winger, Phil Kessel.
Coming into this season, Kessel was criticized for being streaky, and rightfully so. He had struggled his whole career to put up a full season of consistent hockey. Don't get me wrong, 30-30 seasons are very good, but he has the potential to be so much better - and this season - he proved it.
With new line mate, Joffrey Lupul, playing his first full season as a Maple Leaf, Kessel found great chemistry with him. From the first game of the year, they seemed to be click. Before Lupul's injury about three weeks ago, they were the most productive duo in the NHL.
Kessel not only proved to be a great goalscorer by potting a career high of 37 goals, but he has showed his playmaking skills by recording 45 assists to date.
Although Lead Nation will once again be playoff-less this season, Kessel has been the bright spot and will continue to be one of the leagues best wingers.
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