The New York Rangers are taking a break form occupying Wall Street, and for tonight only, they will be occupying Rogers Arena. But who really cares about the Rangers anyways? Not when there are bigger things to discuss. Returning tonight for the Vancouver Canucks, will be the man, the myth, the centerfold, the one and only, Ryan Kesler. The return of Kesler is sure to add energy to the building bo...
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After a long stretch of rehab from the torn labrum suffered during last season’s Stanley Cup playoffs, Ryan Kesler is apparently ready to return. From Iain MacIntyre at the Vancouver Sun:
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The Vancouver Canucks finally got their power play clicking in their last game. The return of Ryan Kesler could help the club's special teams make even greater improvements.
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