Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
202 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
17
years
Debut
Oct 6, 2006
Born
Oct 2, 1987
(37 yrs)
Madison, Wisconsin
Drafted
Drafted from
Minnesota (WCHA)
Transactions & Injuries
Date | Description | |
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2022-08-24 | Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Vegas Golden Knights to a one-year contract. | |
2019-06-29 | Acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins | The Arizona Coyotes acquired winger Phil Kessel, defenseman Dane Birks and a fourth-round draft pick in 2021 from the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph. |
2015-07-01 | Acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs. | The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired winger Phil Kessel, defenseman Tim Erixon, forward Tyler Biggs and a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016 from the Toronto Maple Leafs for forward Nick Spaling, winger Kasperi Kapanen, defenseman Scott Harrington, a conditional first-round draft pick in 2016 (lottery protected) and third-round draft pick in 2016. |
2013-10-01 | Signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs to an eight-year contract extension. | |
2009-11-03 | Missed 12 games (shoulder surgery). |
Career Honors & Awards
League | Honor | Description |
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NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2016-17 (Pittsburgh), 2015-16 (Pittsburgh) |
NHL | Bill Masterton Trophy Perseverance | 2006-07 |
NHL | Played in the NHL YoungStars Game Played in the NHL YoungStars Game | 2006-07 |
NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2014-15, 2011-12, 2010-11 |
WCHA | Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year | 2005-06 |
WCHA | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2005-06 |
Olympic | Olympic Silver Medal Olympic Silver Medal | 2010 (USA) |
Olympic | Olympic Tournament All-Star Team Olympic Tournament All-Star Team | 2014 |
Olympic | Best Forward selected by the tournament directorate | 2014 |