5nothincanucksohno Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Not a statement but a question put forward for discussion. Obviously Kesler is one of the best (if not the best) athletes on the Canucks but does the team have better all around chemistry when he is not in the line up? If so what is the trick to Kesler better fitting in the line up? Should Gillis look for another center and have Kesler move to the wing? He really came into his own playing beside Sundin. I believe it was Sammy and Raymond who played beside him during his 40 goal season? Maybe we just miss a good veteran presence...someone like Sammy or Sundin? Thoughts? Flame away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderTwinPowers Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Does everyone here not realize he played every game with a broken foot?... How well would anyone play hockey with a broken foot... Probably not their best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Honestly, I think so. And this is coming from a Kesler fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Does everyone here not realize he played every game with a broken foot?... How well would anyone play hockey with a broken foot... Probably not their best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 This has been evident every time he is not in the line-up. The team seems to have way more jump, and way more desire to hit and go into the dirty areas. I have no explanation for this, but it is greatly concerning me o.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsedin33 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 He is great on the PP but we've had a harder time finding someone for him to play with then the Sedins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L'Orange Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 No. Kesler has played brilliantly with this line up before. He just needs time to adjust. That being said, I see how this team played yesterday with dominance and fire. Adding Kesler into the lineup would shake up the dynamic. Sedin - Sedin - Burrows Higgins - Kesler - Kassian Raymond - Schroeder - Hansen Booth - Lapierre - Sestito/Weise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriGold Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 This is just an opinion and from nothing I have read... I personally see Kesler as a cancer in the dressing room, bad attitude, diving, yapping... Constant mis-communication with management and coaches. Without Kesler the canucks have been much better then with him in the lineup and it's more then just his broken foot. I think Kesler needs to be traded else where, and we all know there is a market for him. Maybe something along the lines of... To FLO: Ryan Kesler and Roberto Luongo To VAN: Nick Bjustad, Jon Huberdeau and Scott Clemmensen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 No. They're a better team than when Kes in the lineup with a broken foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderTwinPowers Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Don't think OP was talking about Kesler's play itself but rather the team chemistry when Kesler's not in the lineup. This problem actually happens a lot, when a team loses one of it's key players to injury, they know they need to buckle down and play a tighter more hardworking game so they end up having success. Maybe the Canucks need to focus on not being complacent when Kesler's in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3ff Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I really like Kesler's style of play and his aggressiveness on the puck, and because of his many loyal years developing in the organization obviously he wants to help the team win. He seems grumpy all the time though.. maybe due to his foot hurting haha If we don't end up trading any assets for another highly skilled forward via a trade this year. I think the best way to create chemistry for Kesler would be to play him with his American bros Higgins and Booth. THis lets us leave the Hanson, Schroeder, Mayray line intact and thow Lappy on the 4th with kassian/sestito n2b imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCammer Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Not a statement but a question put forward for discussion. Obviously Kesler is one of the best (if not the best) athletes on the Canucks but does the team have better all around chemistry when he is not in the line up? If so what is the trick to Kesler better fitting in the line up? Should Gillis look for another center and have Kesler move to the wing? He really came into his own playing beside Sundin. I believe it was Sammy and Raymond who played beside him during his 40 goal season? Maybe we just miss a good veteran presence...someone like Sammy or Sundin? Thoughts? Flame away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gran Turismo Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I'll reserve my judgements until I see him play more than one game completely healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 TBH I like Raymond and Hansen together, and that shouldn't be split up. Sedins - Burrows Raymond - Kesler - Hansen 2a? Booth- Schroeder - Higgins 2b? Sestito - Lapierre - Kassian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckleface77 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 This is just an opinion and from nothing I have read... I personally see Kesler as a cancer in the dressing room, bad attitude, diving, yapping... Constant mis-communication with management and coaches. Without Kesler the canucks have been much better then with him in the lineup and it's more then just his broken foot. I think Kesler needs to be traded else where, and we all know there is a market for him. Maybe something along the lines of... To FLO: Ryan Kesler and Roberto Luongo To VAN: Nick Bjustad, Jon Huberdeau and Scott Clemmensen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockNroLLa. Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 They had a meeting before the game, cause they were not playing well. The effort they gave yesterday, we would win without any one of our star players in the lineup. That being said Kes does have to work on somethings, like working with his linemates. Also respecting their skills and what they bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Ryan's line mates play better when he's not playing because they get to touch the puck. Move him to the wing, third line defensive center, or trade him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
406281dylan Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I Have not been to impressed with Schroeders play recently, I feel like he is going to be the cody Hodgson of the stanley cup year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5nothincanucksohno Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Don't think OP was talking about Kesler's play itself but rather the team chemistry when Kesler's not in the lineup. This problem actually happens a lot, when a team loses one of it's key players to injury, they know they need to buckle down and play a tighter more hardworking game so they end up having success. Maybe the Canucks need to focus on not being complacent when Kesler's in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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