[Article] Ryan Kesler singled out as diver in NHL’s crackdown on embellishment

[King of the ES]

Is he one of the biggest offenders in the league? Not even close.

[Moonshinefe]

Kesler is one of my favourite hockey players period. But like others here I hate the diving aspect to his game. When he's healthy and putting his best game on the ice Kesler is one of the hardest working, most useful players in the game. It really frustrates me when a player of his caliber is reduced to such tactics....

Remember him on team US in the Vancouver Olympics? Remember him against Nashville? That's the Kesler we all know and love, and I hope that's who we get next season whenever that starts. Kesler is an elite player when he's playing like that, and it's painful to see him use other tactics to gain the upper hand when he can't perform to that standard.

[AFrame14]

That's good, he should be ashamed to pull BS like that - especially in the playoffs.

[Dogbyte]

Everyone dives. In Kesler's case it was made worse in the playoffs becasue he was trying hard to win but he was injured. Stupid player management. He should be put in a bubble for a couple years to heal up.

[CanuckCupFever]

So,Diving is evil but slashing a player's knees ,back,wrists and ankles are a-ok when the Boston Bruins are playing for the Cup.

Give me a break.Ryan looks silly but he is not a hatchet man butcher Bruin.

This is the nonsense that really irks me.

The NHL Rules Committee should get a freaking clue.

[MoneypuckOverlord]

I find this b.s after seeing the crap Dustin Brown pulled out. To me, it's one of things were its easy to single out a Canuck because everyone hates us. In this case, it's kinda unfair, Cause Dustin Brown is a notorious diver, but gets away with it? frack you nhl, you can rot in hell for all I care.

If Kesler wasn't a Canuck I doubt they single him out. frack you nhl.

[miles.p]

one of the best teams in the league.

[RIPRYP]

I love his dive vs Mitchell. It's like he went down like the leaning tower of pizza will, just stiff.

[Peaches]

Which is absolutley pathetic. I know we get hated on for no reason but that's just going too far.

[Versace]

Can't believe I got +27 on my post haha doubled my rep :D

[Kumquats]

Frank J. Selke is ashamed.

[ashlynnbrookefan]

This being officially released by the NHL is an absolute blessing in disguise for Kesler. I think he will come to play when the lockout ends and shed the perception that got magnified last year as a diver, he will be an animal. Thanks alot Mrs. Campbell.

[ChuckNORRIS4Cup]

Hey English Professor, learn how to use the correct version of "you're" before trying to make yourself sound smart.

[Westcoasting]

Ryan Kesler is a fantastic hockey player but his antics take over his game and he doesn't live up to his potential. Maybe with this becoming news the Canucks management can read him the riot act and get him to play hockey only and leave the acting to professionals.

[ccc44]

Maybe they should single out all the officials for the pathetic lack of skills to call a game they seem to have while there at it

[ccc44]

Can't believe I got +27 on my post haha doubled my rep :D

[etsen3]

I love the way Kesler plays but this isn't surprising at all. Hopefully he stops, it's embarassing.

[Canucksbiggestfan]

This is news?

Henrik and Kesler dive like crazy.

[tigbond]

Can't really blame him, we never get any powerplays and the refs dont give us any calls.

[Dragonfruits]

it wasn't just him named malkin and carcillo were on the the short list hardly singling out one person