Phil Kessel was just given a massive opportunity to skate with the Vancouver Canucks affiliate the Abbotsford Canucks, and it appeared he was a bit out of shape. <h2>Kessel Seen Hunched Over During Practice Looking Tired In First Practice With Canucks' AHL Team</h2> Phil Kessel has been waiting for his opportunity to make a comeback to the NHL, and he got his first real big break this week. He skated with the Canucks AHL team in Abbotsford the other day, however, it didn't go as great as Kessel would have likely hoped. Kessel was seen pretty gassed during practice and has some reporters speculating that he will need a conditioning stint with the AHL team before getting time with the Canucks. <q>Phil Kessel looking absolutely gassed at times during his first skate with the Abbotsford #Canucks. A conditioning stint is clearly warranted for the 36-year-old if he's going to play in the #NHL this year. More tonight at 6 on @CTVVancouver</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/CTVNewsBen/status/1757920422216249420'> </a></blockquote></div> <h2>Kessel Will Look To Join One of the NHL's Frontrunners For a Potential Cup Run</h2> Vancouver is one of the NHL's best teams this year, and for Kessel to be able to try and hop on the wagon at this point in time is pretty incredible. He would bring some playoff experience to the young group, which they would likely need if they want to go deep into the post-season. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/BR_OpenIce/status/1757963727398228135'> </a></blockquote></div> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/ProducerDrew_/status/1757565102004359587'> </a></blockquote></div> However, making room for Kessel on the active roster could prove to be difficult without losing someone on waivers. We will see if the Canucks can make something work for Kessel, or if he will stay in the AHL, or not play at all.