Ryan Kesler set to return on Tuesday for Canucks

Rented Mule

VANCOUVER -- The Vancouver Canucks are ready to insert their Selke Trophy winner back in the lineup.

Ryan Kesler pronounced himself fit for Tuesday's game against the New York Rangers after participating in practice on Monday. He sat out the first five games of the season following hip surgery over the summer.

"He came to see me this morning, said he was 100 per cent ready to go," said Canucks coach Alain Vigneault. "He assured me that the injury was behind him, we weren't going to see him limping and we weren't going to see (any) pain faces.

"The only thing, obviously since he didn't have a training camp, on the ice it's going to take a little bit of time. But his injury is fine and he's ready to go."

Kesler suffered the injury during Game 5 of the Western Conference final in the spring. He played through pain during the Stanley Cup final but was forced to have surgery in July.


Kesler is the heart and soul of Vancouver. Should be interesting to see how long it takes him to return to form.

COYW

Lost 4-0 last night to the Rangers, have it recorded. Still a class act who will be back to his best after a few games.

MrJoeSoap

COYW wrote: »

Lost 4-0 last night to the Rangers, have it recorded. Still a class act who will be back to his best after a few games.

How good was Lundqvist last night? He's on top form so far this season, regardless of the W column.

Rented Mule

Lundqvist is the type of goalie that could carry a a team deep into the playoffs. I would be very weary of seeing the Rangers in the first round with him between the pipes.

Vancouver (and Boston) fans are discovering what the 'Stanley Cup hangover' is all about. The Canuckleheads all had very big mouths last season when they saw what happened to Chicago (no even including the loss of players from the salary purge).

Once Kesler is physically fit, he'll be a huge addition to Vancouver. He is a warrior on the ice in every sense of the word. He is the heart and soul of the franchise.