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TORONTO -- Phil Kessel, who was left off the Team USA roster for the World Cup of Hockey, on Wednesday said his tweet after the Americans were eliminated was not directed at the teams players.Of course it wasnt directed at the players, Kessel said in a text to ESPN. I know how tough it is to play the game. It wasnt directed at anyone.Kessel, who won a Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins?in June, took to Twitter following Team USAs 4-2 loss to Team Canada on Tuesday night.Team USA players David Backes, Derek Stepan and Zach Parise addressed Kessels comment on Wednesday and said they hoped it wasnt directed at the players.I understand theres hard feelings if you werent picked for the team or whatever, but the comments are, I think -- as a team guy and as a guy that stands by my teammates, win lose or draw -- its a little distasteful and aggravating, Backes said.Its disappointing. Those comments dont get lost in the fray, and those comments are there and have been read and I think will be remembered when whatever happens going forward happens going forward.Backes signed with Boston?as a free agent this summer, and the Bruins will face the Penguins on Dec. 14 at Pittsburgh.Maurice Hurst Jr. Jersey . The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. The patch, shaped like home plate, carries the number 715, Aarons autograph and a "40th Anniversary" banner. Ronnie Lott Jersey . The 43-year-old closer, in his 19th and final big league season, has said hed like to play the outfield. Yankees manager Joe Girardi says hes thinking about allowing Rivera to do it this weekend, when the Yankees finish their season with a three-game series at the Houston Astros. http://www.cheapraidersjerseyschina.com/ . PAUL, Minn. J.J. Nelson Jersey . The incident occurred at 19:56 of the second period of the Kings 4-2 road win over Edmonton on Sunday. Nolan punched Oilers forward Jesse Joensuu in the jaw in front of the Kings goal during a scrum. Karl Joseph Jersey . Perez, 35, posted a 1-2 record with a 3.69 earned-run average in 19 relief appearances last season. His season ended Aug. 9 due to a torn ligament in his left elbow. Perez joins infielder Andy LaRoche and catcher Mike Nickeas with minor-league agreements for 2014 that include invitations to attend spring training.Mark Hughes says Tottenhams need for three points at the Britannia Stadium on Monday should benefit his Stoke side.Spurs, who are attempting to catch Leicester at the top of the table, could be 10 points behind by the time they kick off in the Potteries, live on Sky Sports..Tottenham will feel they have to win every game. I think they are running out of games now, said Hughes. They will have to be positive and try to win it, and I think that helps us. We have talked on many occasions about going up against teams that have come to the Britannia Stadium and just tried to frustrate and get people behind the ball.That is when we have struggled to get the performances and results we have wanted at home. But teams that have come and backed their ability against us and had a real go at us for the most part have come unstuck. Tottenham will handle pressure, says Mark Hughes Weve beaten Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United at home this season. If Tottenham are not consistent in all aspects of the game, they may well leave space for us.They are an outstanding team with aa good work ethic and good individual talent.ddddddddddddAnd they will feel this is a huge opportunity for them and have a real go.But we seem to do well against teams that are positive against us, so hopefully that is the case on Monday. Stoke include Manchester United among their top scalps this season Hughes also believes pressure will play a part in the game but is convinced Tottenham will be able to cope as they enter uncharted territory near the top of the table with just five matches remaining.Pressure is something top teams have to deal with and come through the other side with positive results, added the Welshman. That is their challenge, but they deal with that on a weekly basis, a daily basis. So it is not something that should faze them as a club, team or individuals. Pressure does affect players in different ways, both collectively and individually, so we may be able to use that to our benefit as well.Also See:Stoke videoStoke fixturesStoke stats [als. Pressure does affect players in different waysWholesale Baseball Jerseys[/url] ' ' '