Ryan Kesler will be making his return to Vancouver Thursday when the Canucks host the Anaheim Ducks. Kesler spoke at a press conference in regards to his return to the city. Kesler spent 11 years with the Canucks franchise, but he's aware that there'
“If they boo me, it’ll probably jack me up even more,”It's not like Kesler was hoping for a negative reaction from the fans, on the contrary, Kesler is hoping that fans in Vancouver will focus on the positives form his 11 yearswith the team, and not the negative atmosphere that surrounded his trade demands:
“Hopefully they appreciated the 11 years that I played here and remember all the good times,”I can't speak for all Canucks fans, but the fact that Kesler was so toxic when the team needed him most has left a bitter taste in my mouth, I don't think I'll be welcoming him back with cheers.
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