Kessel is expected to work with AHL Abbotsford ahead of joining the Canucks. General manager Patrik Allvin told reporters Tuesday, "Phil has made his way to Vancouver and will be working out in Abbotsford this week."

Kessel recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Flames.

Kessel scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Kessel had an assist and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Flyers.

Kessel scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Predators.

Kessel logged an assist and a team-high seven shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Islanders.

Kessel scored a goal in a 4-1 loss to the Rangers on Friday.

Kessel provided an assist, fired three shots on goal and added two PIM in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Ducks.

Kessel scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Kessel produced a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Penguins.