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The player least interested in the spotlight took center stage again at the NHL All Star Draft.

Who else but The Phil.

In a classy move by Jonathan Toews, he drafted Kessel with his first selection and called him the most coachable player in the League.

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Kessel took a moment to enjoy some eye candy before the sudden realization hits that he’s on national television:

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Toews then turned his back on Phil and peddled him for Tyler Seguin:

Just another day in the life for a nice guy who tries hard and loves the game.

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