| 4/8/2013 7:30:00 PM |
Description: Canucks center Ryan Kesler is back in the lineup for Monday's game versus Phoenix. He's been out with a broken foot since late February. | Insight: Kesler produced five points in seven games before his injury so he's certainly capable of providing a lift for Vancouver down the stretch. He's recorded two goals and three assists in five games against the Coyotes the past two seasons. | | |
| 4/2/2013 4:52:00 PM |
Description: According to the Vancouver Province, Canucks center Ryan Kesler's hairline fracture is fully healed and he is expected to begin skating this week. | Insight: Kesler suffered the broken foot on Feb. 21 against Dallas after missing the first month of the season with wrist and shoulder injuries so he has played just seven games this season. Vancouver acquired center Derek Roy from Dallas on Tuesday, but Kesler should return to the second line when he's ready. | | |
| 2/27/2013 5:57:00 PM |
Description: Updating a previous report, Canucks center Ryan Kesler will be out indefinitely with a broken right foot. SOURCE: Vancouver Sun | Insight: Kesler's agent confirmed earlier Wednesday that Kesler suffered the broken foot on Feb. 21 against Dallas, meaning he has played the last three games with the ailment. He missed the first month of the season with wrist and shoulder injuries before returning on Feb. 15. | | |
| 2/27/2013 4:29:00 PM |
Description: Canucks center Ryan Kesler suffered a broken foot blocking a shot on Feb. 21 against Dallas, his agent confirmed Wednesday. SOURCE: Ben Kuzma, Vancouver Province. | Insight: That means Kesler has played the last three games with the ailment, tallying one point and two shots. He missed the first month of the season with wrist and shoulder injuries before returning on Feb. 15. | | |
| 2/14/2013 4:26:00 PM |
Description: Canucks center Ryan Kesler is expected to make his season debut Friday against the Stars. "He's been medically cleared to play," coach Alain Vigneault said. "All indications are he's ready to go." SOURCE: Dan Murphy, Sportsnet.ca | Insight: Kesler has missed the entire season with a shoulder injury. After two straight seasons with at least 73 points, Kesler slipped to just 49 in 77 games last season but he still attempted 222 SOG while dealing with nagging injuries. His return couldn't come at a better time for Vancouver, since center Manny Malhotra was just ruled out for the season. | | |
| 2/3/2013 3:10:00 PM |
Description: Canucks beat writer Hosea Cheung says Vancouver center Ryan Kesler will travel with the team on its two game road-trip to Edmonton and Minnesota later this week. | Insight: Kesler skated with his teammates on Sunday and the implication is that he's getting closer to a return. Kesler has already missed the Canucks' first eight games while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. | | |
| 1/14/2013 4:56:00 PM |
Description: Canucks center Ryan Kesler could return sooner than expected from shoulder and wrist surgeries, Vancouver GM Mike Gillis said on Sunday. SOURCE: Vancouver Sun | Insight: "His spot isn't going to be vacant for a long period of time," Gillis said. Kesler, centers the Canucks' second line, is still out indefinitely but this is at least some positive news. | | |
| 1/6/2013 10:04:00 PM |
Description: Kurt Overhardt from TSN says Canucks center Ryan Kesler is still recovering from offseason wrist and shoulder surgeries and there's no timetable for his return. | Insight: The Canucks aren't going to rush Kesler back into action so it might be a while before we him back on the ice. The 28-year-old was fourth on the team in scoring last season with 49 points in 77 games. | | |
| 12/10/2011 11:51:00 PM |
Description: Ryan Kesler scored two goals and added an assist in the Canucks' 4-1 win over Ottawa on Saturday.
TSN | Insight: The three-point game was Kesler's second this month, so he appears to be back on track after starting the season slow following offseason hip surgery. He is back to a near point-per-game pace (21 points in 24 games). | | |
| 10/17/2011 3:40:00 PM |
Description: Ryan Kesler told reporters on Monday that he would make his season debut on Tuesday against the Rangers.
TSN | Insight: A couple telling signs that Kesler is ready to return: 1) The Canucks sent Chris Tanev to the AHL, and 2) Kesler was practicing with the Canucks' second line and first-unit power play. Get him back into your lineup. | | |
| 10/6/2011 7:29:00 PM |
Description: According to Canucks GM Mike Gillis, Ryan Kesler is expected to be back in the Canucks' lineup in 5 or 6 games.
TSN | Insight: Kesler is a notoriously fast healer from injury, which could be the case in his recovery from offseason hip surgery. He has the potential to be a top-10 center in fantasy leagues, so this is good news for those who drafted him. Continue to keep him on IR. | | |
| 8/2/2011 5:54:00 PM |
Description: Ryan Kesler underwent hip surgery and is expected to need 10 to 12 weeks to recover.
TSN | Insight: That timeline could mean that Kesler would be unable to start the regular season. Fantasy leaguers should probably push his preseason ranking down a little, although it doesn't sound like he'll miss significant time. | | |
| 6/22/2011 11:00:00 PM |
Description: Ryan Kesler is the winner of the 2011 Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward.
NHL.com | Insight: Kesler won the award by a wide margin over former winner Pavel Datsyuk and Jonathan Toews. | | |
| 6/12/2011 3:27:00 PM |
Description: Ryan Kesler missed Sunday's practice, but he is still expected to play in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday.
Vancouver Province | Insight: Kesler has battled a leg injury during the entire Stanley Cup Final. His line with Mason Raymond and Chris Higgins has been held to two points and a (-8) during the entire series, which can probably be explained by Kesler's injury. But if he can walk, he will play. | | |
| 5/25/2011 1:44:00 AM |
Description: Ryan Kesler scored the game-tying goal with 14 seconds left in regulation in the Canucks' 3-2 double overtime win over San Jose in Game 5 on Tuesday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Kesler left the game briefly during the second period after he was twisted with Dan Boyle while chasing a puck. He appeared to injure his leg on the play, and appeared to still be in pain even when he returned. Kesler was not as prominent against San Jose as he was against Nashville (three points in five games), but he still has to be considered a frontrunner for the Conn Smythe Trophy. | | |
| 5/9/2011 11:59:00 PM |
Description: Ryan Kesler assisted on both Canucks' goals in their 2-1 win over Nashville in Game 6 on Monday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Kesler was also named the first star of the game, but he was also the first star of the series. Kesler is on a five-game point streak and also has multiple points in each of his last four games. After a slow start offensively, he now leads the playoffs with 15 points (5g-10a). The Canucks will continue to lean heavily on his two-way play in the Western Conference Finals. | | |
| 5/8/2011 12:07:00 AM |
Description: Ryan Kesler scored two goals in the Canucks' 4-3 loss to Nashville in Game 5 on Saturday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Kesler also won 21 of 26 faceoffs in this game while playing an effective two-way game. Over the last three games, Kesler has scored five goals and eight points against the Predators, who simply don't have an answer for him right now. | | |
| 5/5/2011 11:33:00 PM |
Description: Ryan Kesler scored the game-winning goal on the power play and added two assists in the Canucks' 4-2 win over Nashville in Game 4 on Thursday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Kesler was limited offensively during the first-round series against Chicago because his job was to shadow Jonathan Toews. However, he has broken out in a big way in the two games in Nashville, scoring three goals and three assists. He has been an effective player at both ends of the ice during the playoffs, although it has taken him awhile to find his puck luck. | | |
| 5/4/2011 12:44:00 AM |
Description: Ryan Kesler scored two power-play goals, including the overtime winner, and added an assist in the Canucks' 3-2 win over Nashville in Game 3 on Tuesday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Kesler's goal was on a power play, as he managed to draw Shea Weber into a questionable holding penalty. Kesler had not scored a goal in the nine previous playoff games that the Canucks have played this season, although he has been impressive in shadowing the likes of Jonathan Toews and the Predators' forwards. With the Sedins currently being shut down in the playoffs, Kesler's play will be key for the Canucks to enjoy continued playoff success. | | |
| 4/8/2011 12:48:00 AM |
Description: Ryan Kesler scored three goals with a +2 in the Canucks' 5-0 win over Minnesota on Thursday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: With his hat trick goal, Kesler has now reached 40 goals for the first time in his career. After an unreal first half, Kesler had sputtered recently with just one goal in his previous nine games and four goals in his previous 22 games. In this game, Kesler also reached the 70-point mark in back-to-back seasons. | | |
