They Let Phil Kessel Visit The White House

The Pittsburgh Penguins brought the Stanley Cup to the White House today, and Phil Kessel took time out of his empty schedule to stop by. He’s had a nice, relaxing offseason.

Kessel took a photo with linemates Carl Hagelin and Nick Bonino:

Another with Hagelin and Evgeni Malkin:

As the celebration began, President Barack Obama singled out the forward. “We are here to celebrate an extraordinary achievement,” he said. “Phil Kessel is a Stanley Cup Champion.”

Meanwhile, John Tortorella’s in Columbus, probably growling at his lunch.