Tocchet Keeps it Real: Miller's Absence All About Personal Matters
The Arizona Coyotes' head coach Rick Tocchet dropped some truth bombs about Phil Kessel's recent absence from the team, and it's not what you think. It's not a trade request, it's not an injury. It's personal.
Tocchet, never one to shy away from being upfront, straight-up said that Kessel is dealing with "personal issues," and that the team is backing him 100%. That's right, folks, the Coyotes are putting family first, and giving Phil the space he needs to sort things out.
It's tough to see a key player like Kessel missing games, especially when the Coyotes are in the thick of the playoff race. But, you know, life happens, and sometimes personal matters take priority. The Coyotes seem to be taking the right approach here, putting their support behind Kessel and allowing him to handle his situation.
It's a good reminder that pro athletes are human too, and that sometimes, they need to deal with things outside of the rink. And the Coyotes, under Tocchet's leadership, are showing that they care about their players, both on and off the ice. Here's hoping that Kessel gets things sorted out and returns to the team soon, but in the meantime, we gotta respect that he's got a life outside of hockey.
And let's be honest, who among us hasn't had to deal with some personal stuff? It's not easy juggling work and life, and Kessel is no different. So, good on the Coyotes for letting him do what he needs to do. Hopefully, the team can stay competitive in his absence, but if not, we can at least be happy that Kessel is getting the support he needs.
We're all rooting for ya, Phil!