Phil Kessel’s Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, and Timeline
Net Worth:
- Estimates of Phil Kessel’s net worth vary, but most sources place it between $20 million and $30 million.
- He has earned a significant amount of money throughout his hockey career through his salary, bonuses, and endorsements.
Awards:
- Stanley Cup Champion (2016 with Pittsburgh Penguins)
- Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (2010) – Awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.
- Also NHL All-Star (2011, 2012, 2016)
- World Championship gold medal (2013)
- World Junior Championship gold medal (2008)
Endorsements:
Kessel has had endorsement deals with various companies throughout his career, including:
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- CCM (hockey equipment)
- Hardee’s (fast food restaurant)
- PepsiCo
- Also Prilosec OTC (medication)
- Upper Deck (trading cards)
Achievements:
- One of the most prolific goal scorers of his generation, also ranking 50th all-time in NHL regular season goals (400) and 32nd all-time in playoff goals (93).
- Played in over 900 regular season NHL games and over 100 playoff games.
- Known for his durability, having missed only a handful of games throughout his career due to injury.
Contract History
- Entry-Level Contract (Boston Bruins):
- Length: 3 years
- Value: $6,600,000
- Signing Date: August 17, 2006
- Cap Hit: $850,000 per year
- Also Standard Contract (Toronto Maple Leafs):
- Length: 5 years
- Value: $27,000,000
- Signing Date: September 18, 2009
- Cap Hit: $5,400,000 per year
- Standard Contract Extension (Toronto Maple Leafs):
- Length: 8 years
- Value: $64,000,000
- Signing Date: October 1, 2013
- Cap Hit: $8,000,000 per year
Career Life:
- Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the first round (5th overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
- Played for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, Arizona Coyotes, and currently with the Chicago Blackhawks.
- Also Won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016.
- Represented the United States at the World Championships and World Junior Championships, winning gold medals in both tournaments.
Timeline:
- 1985: Born in Madison, Wisconsin.
- 2006: Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings.
- Also 2008: Makes NHL debut with the Boston Bruins.
- 2010: Wins the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
- Also in 2011, 2012, 2016: Selected to the NHL All-Star Game.
- 2013: Wins the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- Also in 2016: Signs a nine-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- 2019: Traded to the Arizona Coyotes.
- 2022: Traded to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Throughout his career, Kessel has garnered several accolades beyond his Stanley Cup wins. He received the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 2016 for perseverance and dedication to hockey after recovering from testicular cancer. He also holds records for most playoff goals scored by an American-born player and the second-longest consecutive games played streak in NHL history.
Despite his on-ice accomplishments, Kessel has maintained a relatively private personality off the ice. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing video games, and supporting his hometown teams, the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Bucks.
While his playing career appears to be on hold, Phil Kessel’s legacy remains etched in the NHL landscape. He leaves behind a mark of exceptional scoring ability, resilience, and a Stanley Cup pedigree.
