Phil Kessel bringing Stanley Cup to Toronto gets mixed reaction
Making good on his promise or trolling hard?
Toronto hockey fans got some exciting news Thursday morning when it was announced that former Maple Leaf Phil Kessel would be spending his day with the Cup in Toronto.
Phil Kessel has officially chosen to host his day with the Stanley Cup in Toronto next month. The city remains his second home.
—@reporterchrisSome fans of the Leafs were thrilled with Kessel's "classy" decision.
Loving a city you played for so much, that when you win with another team you take it there instead of your hometown. Classy <a href="https://twitter.com/PKessel81">@PKessel81</a>.
—@AntoniIbrahimPhil Kessel having his day with the cup in Toronto... <a href="https://t.co/hQ6lMm3mxo">pic.twitter.com/hQ6lMm3mxo</a>
—@DevilRoundAFireA couple of fans even suggested planning that long-awaited parade route.
<a href="https://twitter.com/PKessel81">@PKessel81</a> PLEASE make your day in Toronto with the Cup a public event!!! This would provide so much closure for former Leafs fans.
—@BringerOfSnacksCan we please give <a href="https://twitter.com/PKessel81">@PKessel81</a> a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StanleyCup?src=hash">#StanleyCup</a> Parade?!? <a href="https://t.co/lcwkADvMhJ">https://t.co/lcwkADvMhJ</a>
—@abbottgaryOn the other hand, there are some people who think the plan to bring the Cup back to the 6ix is more like a slap in the face to a championship-starved city.
<a href="https://twitter.com/PKessel81">@PKessel81</a> taking the cup back to Toronto is pretty much a big middle finger to the entire city
—@abaxter14.<a href="https://twitter.com/NHL">@NHL</a> Phil Kessel? <a href="https://t.co/VX5gfw7RWa">pic.twitter.com/VX5gfw7RWa</a>
—@StringhamaYou have to admit, bringing the trophy back to Toronto is one of the best displays of "trolling" to go down in NHL history.
Phil Kessel is my spirit animal. What a lovable troll.
—@ashferdddphil kessel bringing the stanley cup to toronto is peak pettiness i love it.
—@ronhextaIIPhil Kessel bringing the Cup to Toronto is a level of saltiness I wish to be
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