Ryan Kesler on his big night in Vancouver last night, regrets and more

[@jdoggg211]

He gave his heart and soul to the team and it was time for him to go for a cup because it wasn’t gonna happen here. This man deserves to retire a Canuck.

[@jacobjslee]

I hope they let him retire a Canuck. For him to say he regrets leaving is exactly what every Canuck fan wants to hear.

[@knganth3m]

Sign him for 1$… than actually play him 😂 that’ll be awesome … tht way the nucks won’t make the playoffs 🎉

[@DavidAllison-qs8wn]

Kesler was a great player here. In 2011 when the Canucks challenged for the cup, Kesler was on one leg after the San Jose series, then no legs, then the press box because of severe injuries. I think had he been 100% they would have easily beaten the Bruins. Thems the breaks but Kesler gave it everything he had, and then some. That's all that can be asked of any player. 6 or 7 players had surgeries after the playoffs. Edler played game 7 with 2 broken fingers, playing 26:20 Absolutely, Kesler should retire a Canuck. He deserves the respect of the franchise, if not the odd idiot fan who can't seem to respect what players give to the game.

[@jeep9978]

Ya I loved this guy. Original beast mode.

[@eddyf4426]

His 2011 Nashville performance is arguably the best a Canucks has ever played in a playoff series. Retire him a Canuck!

[@user-wl7dt1uw2e]

Kesler was/is a warrior. A Canuck warrior. We can't forget that. We didn't develop many guys but he developed here. Gritty. He's like a JT Miller mold of a player.

[@mb9543]

Not as talented as JT, but a better 2 way player and way meaner

[@canadiantraveller281]

It's like a family member leaving for awhile and coming back. Always welcome in the Canuck Family 🍻👍

[@jeffhamada]

guys a legend. was at the game and stoked that the chant happened hope he retires a Canuck. love that he mentioned Petey too

[@stewartross5216]

We love you Kes all is forgiven

[@daveeamerful]

Kessler Is a beast. He always has been. All heart and effort every shift. We wouldn't have made it past Nashville in 2011 without him. He was brought up and developed through canucks system. He never should have left for Anahim. Nice to hear him say it. Also nice He has great perspective and sounds like a great father and coach.

[@Starclimber]

Man, that hit me in the feels, hard. Thanks guys, appreciate it, and kudos to Ryan!

[@jashanbrar8668]

I was in grade 6 in 2011 , I’m now 23 , Ryan Kesler is a forever superhero , like a gem in my heart

[@hendytendy]

got to meet him at the game last night! gonna cherish that memory forever. will always be my fav canuck

[@mike-shadowreapers1391]

Time heals all wounds. He left on a bad note but the guy left it all on the ice for this team, those games vs Chicago, Los Angeles and San Jose were wars and Kesler was a warrior in every one of those games. Just ask the guys who had to play against him or his teammates who lined up with him.

[@ianleslie6971]

I have to say he might have left to win a cup but on my part I loved him for giving everything he had. I knew his body was breaking down and I did not begrudge him wanting a cup. He's probably my all-time favorite Canuck and I have been watching them since the first game they ever played.

[@yyaadude]

1st jersey I ever bought for my son. Kesler was a real *§cking good, an amazing player. He will always be in my top 2 Canucks of all time. TL & RK…… from a lifer.

[@SeNsiTiviTy00]

Ryan Kesler hungover

[@hendytendy]

bro was chugging beers each time the jumbotron showed him. which was like 4 times at least

[@bshoulder]

Kesler was the best performer during the 2011 run... I remember in that game 7 thinking, "why isn't anyone else stepping up? Kesler can't do it all by himself?!" He is the only Selke winner of this franchise. I don't want to bash any of the current Ring of Honour players, but I think it is safe to say that Kesler would be a well-deserved inductee, along with Tony Tanti.

[@Toetagman]

Everyone else was done in game 7. Kesler was the only one flying in that game

[@joelface]

I am definitely on board with Kess retiring as a Canuck. How you feel years later, after you mature and look back at a situation with fresh eyes can make all the difference. I think it would be good for current Canucks to see the support of the fans for these older team heroes, and to know that if they win us over now we'll love them forever.

[@Viking8888]

I remember when Kes first played for the Canucks. He reminded me of the next Trevor Linden in so many ways. I was so bummed when he left. Kes and Bur were a killer combo back then. I sure hope he gets to retire as a Canuck, that would be awesome, not only for him, but for everyone that rooted for him.

[@ryanpuri21]

To hear Kes say he regrets leaving is crazy to me. He is always a Canuck at heart and I never had a problem with him wanting to leave as I thought our window was over. I understand a two team trade window wasn’t good for us, but he deserved a chance. Ring of Honor worthy only Selke winner in our history

[@blackhawks9763]

You can’t hate him for trying to win a Stanley Cup on a different team, when the Canucks were clearly headed towards the basement of the league. I’ll always feel bad for him during the 2010 Olympic’s and 2011 playoffs. He came so close to the gold medal and the Stanley cup in back to back years.

[@nadimseblani4745]

Love you rk17, amazing player and great human .. livonias finest ❤️✅💰

[@danielkwon396]

SIGN HIM TO THE DAMN DAY CONTRACT ALREADY

[@Herrlorddonkoenigczar]

Imagine him on a line with Miller and Bertuzzi 😊

[@paullarsen4987]

Ryan was a beast in the Gold metal game for the Americans 2010

[@nelloismello]

It's so refreshing to hear Kes saying that he regrets leaving to win a cup. Honestly I didn't mind he did that, that's every player's dream.

[@bigamigo4863]

I don't care what happened or how, Kes is still one of my all time favorite Canucks. I hope he retires as one as well.

[@darrylanderson5502]

Great player . Total scoundrel about town.

[@LeonardATam]

Kesler belongs in the ring of honour

[@hockeyqueen]

It’s big of him to admit he was wrong to ask for a trade, when really all he was doing was trying to win a Cup. He had an ego to him, for sure, but he was also young, rich, and famous. It doesn’t change how critical he was for the Canucks. Hope all wounds can be healed

[@GLrebirth]

With the Benning era coming in Kesler was likely to be traded anyways. Jimbo traded his friend Bieksa the following year. Also Anahiem had a couple good playoff runs while he was there.

[@jashanbrar8668]

We need a statue of Ryan Kesler , he is one of the greatest two players of all time 👑

[@jashanbrar8668]

Love Ryan man just an ICON 💙

[@JeremyCuddles]

"Even after everything that's happened." It's a weird statement. Since the only thing that happened is he wanted to win a cup and we were falling apart. I do fall under the "fan who was sour he asked out" category, but I never really disliked Kesler for it. He probably still has lingering injuries from how hard he battled for us. I also think he gets more hate for asking out because Bieksa said "I am going down with the ship." It's pretty heart breaking that he regrets leaving, but also feels nice that he has that much love for us after it's all said and done. I wish he did go off and win a cup. But he'd probably regret leaving less if he did end up winning. Lol. Sign this man, let him retire a Canuck.

[@stevocanuck]

During his 7-8 years here the fans never once chanted his name. I hope he enjoyed that

[@Mulder-Scully]

Clutch, clutch player.

[@deonal]

His biggest fan, had no issue with him needing a change of scenery for whatever reason. He will retire as a Canuck.

[@dstlscards]

Tried to emulate my game after his growing up. By far my favourite player

[@rippler0183]

You heard the man, he wants to come home and he bled for this team more than once.

[@dubplatenate]

Kesler sounds like he had a bit of a night. 🍻

[@bbajwa6116]

Kesler carried the team against Nashville in 2011

[@watsonrandy47]

SO many ex- and retired Canucks DESERVED a Cup. But it wasn't meant to be. Canucks would benefit IMMENSELY from a player like Kes. They DO have some but we need more skilled, needling pesky pesty players.

[@stephenfracy4258]

Get it done Francesco

[@tomhall4692]

When's Kessler going to retire as a Vancouver Canuck

[@gnarrrrrrrrrrrr]

corey schneider also feeling regret about kesler's time in van

[@Smucklz]

I was wondering what they were chanting

[@glennhankins6927]

He said he's impressed with Petey..... What was in those drinks at the Roxy?

[@xannengaming6551]

I think he meant specifically of last night's game, which is accurate - Petey had an awesome, complete game. a pp goal, an assist, excellent on faceoffs, 4 blocks, 5 shots and a hit.

[@scottelement]

Hmm whose opinion to trust: former NHL player Selke winner or Glenn? No brainer… and I wasn’t referring to you 😏

[@glennhankins6927]

@@scottelement Trust the stats. Petey has 11 goals in his last 62 games. Stats don't lie.

[@scottelement]

@@glennhankins6927 stats like: 421 Career Games played 421 Career points Stats don’t lie. PPG over his career. 400+ games says more than 60 lol

[@Clash4life22]

@@glennhankins6927trust in pro players who actually played the game. Not some randoms like u😂

[@talesofsymphonia295]

Hope Allvin and the management group watch this and reach out to Kes to get him to officially retire as a Canuck!

[@kevvymetal666]

He's a beauty

[@StreetFig]

okay if kesler is mentioning petey's efforts, I have very high hopes for the team this year, they have a window open...

[@camtime09]

Layoff 2011 Don lol

[@blackhawks9763]

This man did more for the city of Vancouver and the Canucks than guys like Pettersson ever will. He gave his 110% on every game he played.

[@scottelement]

Man, some people go to such weird lengths to put people down….

[@Angrynucksfan]

Kesler loves Vancouver and the fans loves him.