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I Watched This Playoff Game: Canucks vs. Sharks, Game 4

Vancouver Sun — The Vancouver Canucks did indeed come out in the third period of Game 4 like a group of lovechildren and, by the eleven-minute mark, they had turned a one-goal deficit into a one-goal lead. Unfortunately, Ryan Kesler’s intermission speech had also inspired the officials to officiate like bastards. Two illegitimate power-play goals against later, the Vancouver Canucks were eliminated. For the last time in 2013, I watched this game.

Vancouver Canucks May 8, 2013

Kesler Strong In Vancouver Loss

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Ryan Kesler scored both Vancouver goals in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to San Jose in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal series, which San Jose leads 2-0.

May 4, 2013

O Brothers Where Art Thou? (Rant Alert)

Nucks Misconduct — It's pretty bad when the only goals scored by the Canucks through 2 games in this series so far are by Ryan Kesler (2) and Raffi Torres (1). Yea that's right I said Raffi Torres because he scored the only Canucks goal in game 1 and Kevin Bieksa got credit for it. Roberto Luongo is the Canucks' best player of the series so far with (now, anyway) Ryan Kesler a somewhat close 2nd. Kesler was a beast in game 2 after a dismal (sick) game 1, and he and Luongo almost pulled off the win themselves, in a sense. Yea, Kesler and Luongo. Where the hell is everybody else? I can tell you! They are e...

Vancouver Canucks May 4, 2013

Canucks Gameday: Kesler expects to be 'on top of my game'

The Province — If you're a Vancouver Canuck fan looking for good omens prior to Game 2 against the San Jose Sharks, consider that Ryan Kesler was one of the smattering of players the team made available to speak to the media Friday morning.

Vancouver Canucks May 3, 2013

Willes: Kesler tight-lipped, but Canucks still tight-knit

The Province — Off the ice at least, Ryan Kesler was in full playoff mode on Thursday which made for some lively interplay between the Canucks’ centre and representatives of the fourth estate. Inquiring mind: Ryan, are you sick or are you injured?

Vancouver Canucks May 3, 2013

Canucks: Ryan Kesler's disturbingly quiet night

Vancouver Sun — Oh, how we long for those carefree spring days when the only medical intrigue surrounded goalie Cory Schneider and the Vancouver Canucks didn't trail anyone in the playoffs. Seems like only yesterday.

Vancouver Canucks May 2, 2013

Kesler’s just fine, thanks

The White Towel | The Province — How is Ryan Kesler feeling today? Just fine, thanks for asking. Kesler was in high playoff form when it comes to injury divulgence – or should we say non-divulgence — on Thursday following practice. The Canucks centre looked like he …

Vancouver Canucks May 2, 2013

Canucks' Kesler Plays Through Illness

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Ryan Kesler played through a bout of the flu in Wednesday's Game 1 loss to the Sharks, the Vancouver Province reports.

May 2, 2013

NHL playoffs: San Jose Sharks-Vancouver Canucks lineups

San Jose Mercury News — LOOKING AT THE LINEUPS CANUCKS FORWARDSLine 1: Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, Alexandre BurrowsLine 2: Chris Higgins, Ryan Kesler, Zack KassianLine 3: Mason Raymond, Derek Roy, Jannik HansenLine 4: Andrew Ebbertt, Maxim Lapierrre, Dale Weise CANUCKS DEFENSEJason Garrison, Dan HamhuisAlexander Edler,

San Jose Sharks April 30, 2013

Key Canuck Kesler’s play will be pivotal

Vancouver Sun — A lot can happen in two years and in Ryan Kesler’s case, it hasn’t all been good.

Vancouver Canucks April 29, 2013

Canucks in the playoffs: Alex Burrows must stay out of the box

The Province — In descending order of post-season importance and intrigue, the microscope will focus on Cory Schneider, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Derek Roy, Chris Higgins, Mason Raymond, Kevin Bieksa and even wild card Zack Kassian. How about Alex Burrows?

Vancouver Canucks April 28, 2013

Burrows must skate very fine line to be effective, not reckless against Sharks

The White Towel | The Province — In descending order of postseason importance and intrigue, the microscope will focus on Cory Schneider, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Derek Roy, Chris Higgins, Mason Raymond, Kevin Bieksa and even wild card Zack Kassian. How about Alex Burrows? As much as …

Vancouver Canucks April 28, 2013

Kesler to start tonight’s game with Chicago on the wing

The White Towel | The Province — Ryan Kesler has played some wing this season but tonight it appears he’ll start the game at a position he really hasn’t played since 2009. At least not in the even-strength mode and, assuming that Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault …

Vancouver Canucks April 22, 2013

Kesler and his wicked wrister give Canucks a shot in the arm

The Province — DALLAS — On Ryan Kesler’s most promising play this road trip, he didn’t score. He didn’t set anyone up, and didn’t defend a pivotal scoring chance.

Vancouver Canucks April 17, 2013

Canucks' Kesler Lights The Lamp Twice

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Ryan Kesler scored two goals, including a power-play tally, against the Predators on Monday.

April 17, 2013

Latest Vancouver Canucks Rumors & News

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Ryan Kesler Photos

  • Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler prepares to speak to reporters in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, May 9, 2013. The Canucks were eliminated from the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs by the San Jose Sharks The Associated Press
    Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler prepares to speak to reporters in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, May 9, 2013. The Canucks were eliminated from the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs by the San Jose Sharks. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)
  • I Watched This Playoff Game: Canucks vs. Sharks, Game 4
    The Vancouver Canucks did indeed come out in the third period of Game 4 like a group of lovechildren and, by the eleven-minute mark, they had turned a one-goal deficit into a one-goal lead. Unfortunately, Ryan Kesler’s intermission speech had also inspired the officials to officiate like bastards. Two illegitimate power-play goals against later, the Vancouver Canucks were eliminated. For the last time in 2013, I watched this game.
  • Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler and Henrik Sedin Getty Images
    Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler and Henrik Sedin.
  • O Brothers Where Art Thou? (Rant Alert)
    It's pretty bad when the only goals scored by the Canucks through 2 games in this series so far are by Ryan Kesler (2) and Raffi Torres (1). Yea that's right I said Raffi Torres because he scored the only Canucks goal in game 1 and Kevin Bieksa got credit for it. Roberto Luongo is the Canucks' best player of the series so far with (now, anyway) Ryan Kesler a somewhat close 2nd. Kesler was a beast in game 2 after a dismal (sick) game 1, and he and Luongo almost pulled off the win themselves, in a sense. Yea, Kesler and Luongo. Where the hell is everybody else? I can tell you! They are e...
  • Vancouver Canucks centre Ryan Kesler, right, celebrates his goal with teammates defenseman Alexander Edler (23) and centre Henrik Sedin (33) during the third period of game two of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series against the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, May 3, 2013 The Associated Press
    Vancouver Canucks centre Ryan Kesler, right, celebrates his goal with teammates defenseman Alexander Edler (23) and centre Henrik Sedin (33) during the third period of game two of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series against the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, May 3, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)
  • Vancouver Canucks centre Alex Burrows (14) celebrates Ryan Kesler's goal as San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) and Sharks defenceman Brad Stuart (7) look on during the third period of game two of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, May 3, 2013 The Associated Press
    Vancouver Canucks centre Alex Burrows (14) celebrates Ryan Kesler's goal as San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) and Sharks defenceman Brad Stuart (7) look on during the third period of game two of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, May 3, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)
  • Vancouver Canucks left wing Chris Higgins (20) and right wing Jannik Hansen (36) celebrate Ryan Kesler's goal during the third period of game two of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series against the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, May 3, 2013 The Associated Press
    Vancouver Canucks left wing Chris Higgins (20) and right wing Jannik Hansen (36) celebrate Ryan Kesler's goal during the third period of game two of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series against the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, May 3, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)
  • Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler (17) puts San Jose Sharks defenceman Justin Braun (61) into the boards as Vancouver Canucks left wing Chris Higgins (20) looks on during the second period of game two of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, May 3, 2013 The Associated Press
    Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler (17) puts San Jose Sharks defenceman Justin Braun (61) into the boards as Vancouver Canucks left wing Chris Higgins (20) looks on during the second period of game two of an NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey series at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, May 3, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)
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