Phil Kessel: An Era Wasted

Six years.

[@lizzystrom2132]

this video has aged like a fine wine

[@leannebrown02]

2 years later, that's still true

[@phroggie7626]

2 years and 3 months later he’s in Arizona

[@Ninon12]

@@phroggie7626 he does not care, he got his two Stanley Cup rings plugged in his ears and his favorite coach behind the bench

[@royceviklund6522]

Still true

[@blakecabral2498]

Agreed

[@ConnorMcMatthews]

Dangle predicted:
1. Malkin, Crosby and Kessel playing on 3 different lines
2. Kessel and Penguins hoisting the Cup
3. "Freaking win the Stanley Cup, fly over to Toronto..."
4. "The Leafs are probably gonna suck next year and the Penguins are gonna be pretty good"
TOR->30th
PIT->Stanley Cup Champions

[@11DNA11]

+Connor McMatthews
And now they're pretty good :)

[@colinmacinnis2870]

Connor McMatthews nice name

[@i_Newell]

He also predicted the trade.... he may be a time traveler.

[@ethanmoniz4289]

*TOR-> Auston Matthews
PIT-> Cup Champs

[@fineman3141]

He predicted Phil eating hotdogs with the cup. 8:52

[@ufcenthusiast5879]

8:35 *Penguins - Immediately wins two straight Cups*

[@TheRealManatee]

"I heard Kasperi Kapanen is supposed to be pretty good."

[@grvzivnv8712]

and now hes back in pittsburgh playing his best season ever😂

[@craigford2092]

aged like milk

[@KHayes666]

@@grvzivnv8712 Leafs traded him to get a first round pick in the 2020 draft.....because they traded their own pick to unload Patrick Marleau's contract hahahahaha

[@grvzivnv8712]

@@craigford2092 i mean he was playing decent for stretches but yeah not my best take ever

[@funnynerd1]

"Six years wasted" is how Oilers fans felt about trading Taylor Hall.

[@StupidManCostume]

Stephen Vani imagine mcdavid and taylor hall what a line that would be

[@fe4rxdemon47]

Matthew Finlay Better on separate lines they both wanted to be "The guy" on the line and they didnt work good together. Having him with draisaitl or maybe on the 3rd line to make all 3 lines scoring lines would be insane.

[@dannypike3189]

FE4R x DEMoN What are you talking about they both wanted? They never played together, and you don’t know shit about what kind of personalities they have.

[@Mandolorian1001]

Thats not entirely correct

[@Jim-pq9pm]

Another failure by the Oilers organization. If Mcdavid can win them a cup, he just might be the best player alive, because that would be a miracle

[@bozinator2687]

Anyone else here watching right after Kessel just lifted the cup? This is the best

[@sweetlorikeet]

It really is the best! :D

[@CiPhEr505]

The dude deserved something for the headache Toronto fans gave him.

[@JamesMartin2014]

Epic

[@spencerdenty9386]

yup he totally called it

[@lordnateb7845]

lol

[@fiercedeity1441]

"Pittsburgh your time to win is now" it's so satisfying to watch this video after the Penguins are the first team to repeat in the salary cap era and Kessel was a huge part of these Cup wins. Like Dangle said, it's almost like it wasn't his fault in Toronto.

[@cmac5656]

@@marinazlobina1153 fuck you

[@quizwheats]

I can't wait for the Auston Matthews: An Era Wasted video.

[@elimillard6912]

And now this man has a kid. Truly, how far he's come. And how privileged we, his loyal viewers, are to have seen this evolution with our own eyes.

[@cryptodriving2204]

Watching this 8 years later and Kessel has his name on the cup 3 times. And I’m coming back to see if there’s any news on a Kessel Toronto signing and I come and find a young Steve Dangle with the same amount of passion as he has today. I want a Kessel retirement or a 1 year contract with the leafs. That’s all I’m asking .
Also 8 years later and Kessel still has not missed a regulation game making him the longest running Ironman streak. Congrats Phil

[@KHayes666]

8 months after this comment, Kessel has yet to play in the 2024 season with just 12 games left.

[@curtisrobinson9696]

Coming in 2024: Austin Matthews: An Era Wasted

[@joshuahawrylak6819]

At 15mil per year....

[@Sekushiwolf]

Steve can you see into the future? You know, Crosby, Malkin and Kessel on all three separate lines. I mean, c'mon. Also edit, Kessel was on the third line!

[@BobbyT.]

I can see into the future. It involves something big and shiny being handed to Kessel.

[@gb_unleashed475]

+Bobby T. Yes, I can see it now. Kessel accepts his new golf club from his caddy and proceeds to get a birdie

[@Phished123]

+Sekushiwolf Not only that but "Go ahead and try to win your cup now Tampa" heh

[@m109r1800]

HOCKEY J what? what? what? 9 GOALS IN THE PLAY OFFS . BRING ON THE SHARKS. Maple leafs you need a lot more then just a team but a GM.

[@JamesMartin2014]

We won the cup! We won the cup! Do Canadians even remember what the cup looks like? Ask Phil Kessel, he knows what the cup looks like. He might even bring it to Toronto so you can see it. What a nice guy that Phil Kessel is.

[@callofduty8789]

"Even put him on the third line, that would be funny" all these months later and you predicted it haha

[@tncmcdons8206]

Who here is wacthing this 5 years later

[@Justinx86]

Kessel has lifted the cup, again

[@nikolasbon9558]

"Why not put Kessel on the 3rd line?"
you fucking called it Steve. Plaiyng 3rd line with Bonino and Hagelin and (currently) leading the Pens in playoff scoring....

[@f2dify]

aka HBK

[@Rangerstown00]

That's their 2nd line

[@gorthnsports6305]

third. Malkin is on the 2nd line

[@daria_morgandorffer5768]

Hey Steve, he won us 2 Stanley cups…

[@daria_morgandorffer5768]

We got Kasperi Kapanen too…

[@SZUGaming]

**pause video, grabs popcorn** This gonna be good

[@SZUGaming]

SZU Clan Was not disappointed :)

[@MrsPaul]

Phil's secret: he's a nice guy, he tries hard, and he loves the game.

[@jacobbradshaw1791]

Like if he should do a video with 2bcProductions2bc (Johnny Superbman)

[@SteveDangle]

Jacob Bradshaw I liked this.

[@nnn8676]

Jacob Bradshaw Johnny really doesn't know as much as Steve does.

[@PlaytimeOver31]

Yeah Johnny doesn't really know that much hockey

[@victorsalazar1273]

Jacob Bradshaw Yes, Steve should do a video with Superbman/Gerald ZOD

[@billk516]

Johnny is just a normal fan who only knows a little.

[@MalkinFan25]

I might just be new here, but Steve Dangle sounds exactly like Charlie Day...

[@TheCorona272]

+MalkinFan25 Holy fuck I was sitting here like "uhhhh this guy sounds like someone". You nailed it, sir.

[@jakebluez3888]

he so does

[@MrsPaul]

@@TheCorona272 All he needs is the white board.

[@alphaomega203]

"On the clock." I'd say Pittsburgh's time to win has happened... twice. You got to see it... twice.

[@downskated]

you know the grand irony is your actually slightly off Phil Kessel's a two-time Stanley Cup champion. and as a die-hard pens fan I have to say it was beautiful that you guys gave him to us.

[@glebignatski15]

Auston Matthews: an era wasted

[@emileeida720]

😂😂

[@devonbistarkey3114]

Funny thing about having an Olympian on every line for the Pens..

[@oldschoolxx]

STEVE I'M IN YOUR VIDEO. My crazy Kessel obsession.

[@Triple87]

Ironic this shows up on my feed 6 years later. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@adamelwell2461]

Talk about a prediction. 2 years later Kessel just won his second straight cup with the Pens. The Pens time is now, and after this second one, there are talks of a third straight.

[@akted9076]

Adam Elwell this aged well haha

[@mrchady]

@@akted9076 that doesn't really fit dude...

[@richardtherichard26]

@@mrchady no, no, it fits quite perfectly. “3rd straight” had about as much of a chance as me moving to Mars in the year 2000… it was never gonna happen and anyone who thought it was is psychotic

[@ShantyIrishman]

Steve looks like a college student in this vid, being a Leaf man ages you, man.

[@passingdrill4942]

Watching this after he got traded to Arizona.

[@officialsonarproductions]

Who here in 2021

[@austinburgener3161]

Who’s watching this after Steve is a dad?

[@samhuddleston2778]

So Kessel just lifted the Stanley Cup. Again.

[@BGShepard]

Kessel ain't wasted here in Pittsburgh. Thanks Toronto!

[@addisonl9827]

Don't worry we welcomed him as a penguin

[@OkayRocket30660]

Hope you did the same for Bunting, and you’re welcome!

[@David_71739]

the 2nd round pick the leafs are giving to pittsburgh is the one they got in the winnik trade, so itll be a late second

[@SteveDangle]

David Pierson You are correct.

[@David_71739]

SteveDangle makes things a bit better i guess haha

[@cantsmellanything2742]

Yeah and Winnik is back so basically the trade never happened!

[@stamps53]

Hut Live we got a 4th round pick in this past draft in the trade as well so really Pittsburgh gave us a 4th round pick to rent Winnik for 30 games lmao

[@Manima108]

Hut Live Exept for the pens it was sill for nothing

[@cheltv87]

Phil Kessel is a Stanley Cup champion

[@jean-lucdupuis7052]

CHEL TV
Twice

[@kadenthaxton1727]

2x

[@oKingsWild]

Kaden Thaxton bout to be 3x

[@duncanmacleod4496]

Matthew King rip

[@nyrgaming3091]

Matthew King jinxed

[@hellidontknow2]

Favorite UA-cam video thus far. Hilarious and amazed how freely you let loose without a single swear. Only found this channel today after hearing you mention it on the TSN channel. Your energy is infectious and your takes are strong.

[@vincemikus7936]

6 is also the number of years this video has been on the UA-cam.

[@louscinta2758]

im watching this for the 1st time...... SIX years later!

[@ericvagina7977]

I cant wait to watch phil lift the cup over his head and drop it lol. no ive been cheering for the pens all playoffs just so kessel wins the cup. he was my favorite player for 6 years and I just like to see him win something

[@TonioRickDiaz]

Original Boston/Toronto trade:
Toronto Acquires:
Frederik Andersen, Kerby Rychel, 2nd Round Pick (From SJS, Nick Spaling), 3rd Round Pick, Kasperi Kapanen
Boston Acquires:
Loui Eriksson (Although lost of UFA), Jimmy Hayes, Joe Morrow, Zach Senyshyn, Jeremy Lauzon, Jacob Forbacka-Karlsson
Basically, the winners of this trade are:
Calgary
Dallas
Pittsburgh

[@Phoenix-yc6pt]

We got all lot they gave us Kapanen and they need speed right now and Kapanen could've helped them with that. the Kessel deal helped us get Matthews and Freddie so I would consider us a winner.

[@James_Bee]

@@Phoenix-yc6pt lol @ "winner" poor TOR.

[@Phoenix-yc6pt]

@@James_Bee Still helped us get Matthews

[@erndawg556]

I always love when this video gets recommended by the algorithm

[@Yourhomiejesus9]

honestly i feel bad for the maple leafs fans you guys have it rough

[@joshp8184]

And I thought the Rangers had it bad... Lol

[@Wolfhawk40]

+819broadcasts HOW? How could you POSSIBLY THINK that the Rangers have it bad?

[@99oildrops]

I'm an Oilers fan... We have it arguably worse. :(

[@Yourhomiejesus9]

Maclean Samis mhmm maybe

[@michaeljoubran3415]

There is no worse with McDavid on your team

[@ethantam7803]

I wish there was a SteveDangle for the Vancouver Canucks

[@alexgammino]

Same except with my team, the Bruins

[@HP-qr4sn]

+Ethan Tam +ajax beatz same with the Calgary Flames

[@TAG037]

+Ethan Tam Same with the Ottawa Senators

[@ammarally3055]

everybody wants a Steve dangle for their team, let's clone him

[@alexgammino]

ammar ally LOL

[@darek1129]

You need more subs lmao first time watching you you just got a new sub

[@theaterdreamer]

Someone has a crystal ball.
4 years in Pittsburgh. Kessell wins two Stanley Cups, and should have won the Conn Smythe in ‘15. Didn’t miss a game. 59, 70, 92 and 82 points.
Ouch.

[@gazingatmars]

Grab a coke and smash some dogs buds 😂 Can we please bring this man back for this season? There is a lot of potential for him at a low cost this year!!!

[@mrcrazyfish16]

Its Pittsburghs original 2nd rounder from the winnik trade which was moved, not the leafs 2nd.

[@randomhumor1]

Holy Jeff Finger

[@LarryDaguanno85]

6 is the number of years that have now passed and this video came up as a recommendation.

[@OkayRocket30660]

Coincidentally, how long the core four have been touted as Toronto’s saviours…and will likely have end of an era video made out for them.

[@enochjayakody9769]

If only dangle knew where the leafs would be today

[@NK029]

And the worst part about it is, 2 years later, the Leafs are still paying part of his salary and he's lifted 2 cups. Sorry, man. So many feels.

[@BrownBagBoii]

Sounds exactly like Charlie Day haha

[@hoardl6795]

I fear, someday there will be a video "Auston Matthews: An era wasted"

[@zo3149]

I am watching this in 2019 and he says kapanen might be good. Well there you go

[@zo3149]

Also says pens might be good. They won the cup. Future predictor??

[@NCPensFan]

It was the ENNND.....OF AN EERRRA!!!

[@lisowskiluke]

Hey. Kessel is a 2x Stanley Cup Champion now! He also lead the pens in assists.

[@mannysigal4375]

Luke Lisowski this video has been recorded on July 1st 2015

[@theallisoncartwright]

Sometimes I just love to watch this video, especially after Phil just scored his 6th career hat trick, and see just how prophetic, and on the spot, you were, Steve. You said Phil was a great player, wicked wrist shot, etc, and yes, even you saying "the time is now Pittsburgh" for the 2015-2016, and thanks, in part to Phil, we went on to win two Cups, back to back. So, thanks, Steve. This video brings a HUGE SMILE to my face. Today, October 2018.

[@erenslostarm3189]

best video I've ever seen.
I subbed after seeing this vid

[@seananthony7728]

Watching this on June 30th, 2019. The Penguins have just traded Phil. I am heartbroken, he did everything and more that the pens ever asked of him and he got shipped out for scraps. I can’t help but sympathize with Steve here.

[@kobyschechter8163]

But he was a major part of the back to back championships in 2016 and 2017. He won two cups with the Pens. Very different situation.

[@capacitatedflux]

This was recommended to me the day after he hits 990 consecutive games AND 400 goals. Hits just as well now as the Pens trade.

[@sammymra]

by God I love your videos so much bro.
from - tampa, florida, usa

[@jordan29eagles]

Ive been waiting for this video all day lol

[@hdudhvehdjbdv1932]

“I hear kasperi kapinens pretty good” still no phil the thrill but it’s a funny line

[@stamps53]

There were 3 options on what do do with Phil:
1. Trade him for as much as you can right now
2. Risk injury or more decline in production and hope Babcock can re-raise his value
3. Keep him for the next 6 years.
Phil was my favourite leaf for 5 years but even i know that it was time for him to go, best for both sides.

[@liveslowlivesimple]

Tyler Reeves thank you for this logical post. more logical than anything steve said.

[@rossmartin9054]

But his value has never been lower. He almost certainly would have had a rebound year and been more tradable when the cap increases a year from now. Plus he very rarely gets injured. He one of the most durable players in the league.

[@H1nezy4]

No offense but he did deserve to be on a better team

[@dhruva1193rajkumar]

What Toronto got was terrible...

[@stamps53]

***** well thats the best they could do so its time to accept it and move on. keep in mind they only had 8 teams they could even negotiate with because of his no trade clause and all the teams he had on it were cap teams so it made making a deal that much harder.

[@jayp.6166]

OK UA-cam!! I'll watch it already.....been recommending this for two years

[@OkayRocket30660]

This Steve Dangle is blissfully unaware of the upcoming “Core 4” wasted era. Stay innocent, young Steve.

[@Camps2630]

Close your eyes when he yells; Now you hear Charlie Day

[@daveypike]

Man imagine if kessel stayed and played with marner and Matthews😳

[@theaveragegamer3626]

Possibly the best video i ever seen on Phil kessel

[@kahnmashin]

A big like on your description of Phil Kessel in the end of the video. He was explosive on the ice!

[@justanaccount8636]

As a basketball fan who's trying to get into hockey, Kessel seems exactly like James Harden.

[@noals98]

How so

[@TheGreenBasturd]

kind of but not quite, kessel is a little lazy on defense occasionally, harden doesnt know what the fuck defense is lol
kessel is also a really shy and humble guy who doesnt like the spotlight on him nor the pressure. harden only wants people to focus on him and pretend his teammates dont exist lol

[@Tagerh]

Trill Uzi Vert harden is a lot more like ovechkin or westbrook tbh. super skilled, can score on command, lazy on defense, but can put up numbers

[@jaxwagen4238]

Steve you predicted putting Kessel on the third line! HBK!

[@lakessbm]

And now he has 3 cups

[@MatthewBaran]

I was wondering when I'd be seeing this video lol. Thanks Steve :D

[@arsenuhl7]

Who else is watching this now that he is a 2x Stanley Cup champ

[@marcusdaponte8552]

Ultimate Hockeyy p

[@DontTakeThisSeriously]

Charlie Kelly, anyone?

[@jasonwilliampro]

Oh it's so nice to see Steve hasn't changed.

[@davideisman1138]

Should totally make a follow up video to this! BTW, I am not a Leafs' fan but your recaps are brilliant and I watch them all :)

[@chiapets7600]

You think phil kessel being wasted was a big deal?
Watch the 2021 leafs and then look at there playoff success

[@Alex-fm7nf]

I've watched this video about a dozen times. As a penguins fan, it still feels just as good as the first.

[@SilenceCS]

got this in my recommended in 2021... This video is archive gold!

[@DeathStrikeVirus]

This is FANTASTIC! Loved it man. I think Kessel will do well, he's not the "guy" in Pittsburgh. Good luck Leaf fans, I hope you finally get back on your feet with a solid rebuild.

[@picklecookies]

Part 2: Mitch Marner: An Era Wasted

[@SuperRangers21]

“Go ahead and win your cup this year Tampa, might wanna giddy up on that” they waited another 5 years, leafs still haven’t been past the first round 😂

[@PsychedelicTragedy]

Perfect video Steve sums it up nicely.
I'm actually really excited for the Marlies this year. and because I live in London, the Knights will be even extra special. I expect nothing less than Memorial, and Calder Cup runs =D
Also think how much fun WJC will be. We finally have pretty good prospects from all over the world!!

[@swy334]

hahaha he should have bought all those hot dogs right after winning the cup. Great vid in hindsight. Probably the best one i've seen from the time of the trade, good job!

[@CAMERONSGOGOJUICE]

thats a nice shirt

[@jaceisdecent1651]

6 is how many years ago this was made

[@shawnlowry5834]

Not sure why this just showed up, but it is one of my favorites so far. Great analysis of Phil

[@alina-87]

this continues to be the best video ever uploaded to youtube

[@markabendroth1774]

It's 2023 and after watching Phil get his 3rd cup, ( didn't play in series I know) it brings a smile to me, like Kadri, pretty soon after the leafs they were skating the cup.
Go Avs !

[@sabertooth_shark5047]

Watching this after so many years is... an experience, to be sure.

[@MorganeRenoir]

Love how you called Kessel on the third line!

[@bigchungus9888]

I’m just waiting for the Auston Matthews: An Era Wasted Video that Steve is gonna have to make in the future

[@mikep6548]

Hey man, We won the cup.. and Phil should have won the Smythe imo.. obviously Toronto and Canada's trash media screwed him out of that. Thanks for the kind words. we love him in Pittsburgh!

[@CanadianGuerrilla]

Oh please. Crosby won because he was Selke-worthy throughout the playoffs, got three game winners in the ECF, and set up at least two game winners in the Final. He was clutch as a beartrap. Be happy with Kane, Leetch and Tim Thomas. Also, congrats on the win :D

[@MichaelJimenez416]

Tony Penguin Phil was always great to Toronto, and always was classy. People in Toronto don't seem to understand that there are certain players who don't skate back on defense, BECAUSE THEY ARE SCORERS! Kessel is a goal scorer, who is mutually beneficial to anyone on his line. Glad he's doing well.

[@CHARLTON2015]

@@MichaelJimenez416 so ur saying its ok to not back check and play defence because you can score....????

[@MichaelJimenez416]

@@CHARLTON2015 no, that is not what im saying

[@WhiteCanada1]

I have two fuckin Kessel jerseys lol but all I can do now is get a Marner one

[@Sinsemilla4u]

***** You haven't lived until you've bought a Rico Fata jersey. I feel you though, we felt the same way about Kovalev.

[@dominicbrunsmeier6442]

When this trade initially happened I found this video by accident and now I've followed Steve for years. Thanks for trading Kessel leafs because I've followed this man for years now

[@antr7493]

Still watching this in 2020.