Isles GM Darche Praises Matt Kessel's Skating and Physicality

Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche offered a glowing assessment of Matt Kessel, calling the defenseman's skating his biggest strength. Darche also praised Kessel's willingness to engage physically, close gaps early and make plays along the boards within Pete DeBoer's system.

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• @stefen_rosner #Isles GM Mathieu Darche on Matt Kessel: “He’s been great.” Darche said Kessel’s skating is his biggest strength and praised his willingness to engage physically, close gaps early and make plays along the boards within Pete DeBoer’s system. View on X