TheRussianRocket. Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/17/kesler-accuses-vancouver-media-of-making-up-stories-throwing-people-under-the-bus/ On the eve of his first training camp as an Anaheim Duck, Ryan Kesler had some parting shots for the scribes that used to cover him in Vancouver. From the OC Register: One big issue with Kesler was the perception that he wasnt the ideal guy to be around when the Canucks went south last season. The reported trade demand that came out of the Sochi Olympics didnt help. Can he be moody during a losing streak? Sure. Is he a bad teammate? Hardly, he insists.I dont buy that Im not a good teammate, he said. You can ask any of my teammates. I know when I was traded, if I was such a bad teammate, 95 percent of the guys wouldnt have texted me (afterward). Thats the problem with Vancouver. The media makes up a lot of stories that arent true. To be honest, I was really sick of certain media guys throwing people under the bus. No matter how much my old teammates say it doesnt bother them, it affects them. It does in that city. This isnt the first time Kesler has commented on the zealousness of Vancouvers media. While playing for the U.S. in Sochi, he addressed his heavy workload under John Tortorella and the attention his additional minutes received: Given the Canucks struggles of late, Keslers ice time along with that of the Sedin twins has been an especially hot topic in the hockey-mad city.I think I play maybe two minutes more per game, he said. I mean, its not that much more. My body feels great, and Im ready to get this going. And all those people in Vancouver making a big deal out of it?A lot of people in Vancouver make a lot of everything, he said. Its two minutes. Its two shifts. Its not that big a deal for me. In case youre into circling dates on calendars, Keslers first game back in Vancouver will be on Nov. 20, when the Ducks take on the Canucks in a Thursday night affair. Great job, Vancouver media (*cough cough* Botchford and others *cough*). As great as it is for players to come play in the best of hockey markets in Canada, it sure is a piss off with all the stupid media that follows them too. Always under the microscope and scrutinizing every move, I'm sure the players don't even know how to handle it and go forward. Surely Lu felt the same way, he went on a roller coaster ride with the dumb media. Good on Kes for coming out, hopefully it'll knock some common sense into the media but knowing them, they probably won't change a bit. Fack you Vancouver media! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
votrechien Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 a) It's no revelation that the Vancouver media makes a living out of making stories out of nothing. He sure sounds defensive about being a bad teammate which makes you think maybe there's some credence to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstewboy Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Ugh the media monster... I still do not buy that Kesler was an angel here though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fateless Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 BREAKING NEWS: The Vancouver media is tough on its players! ... is this really news? We have known our city holds players on the edge of a knife for years. If a player shows up one night, they turn into Gods overnight, yet when they under-perform they are dragged through the mud as well. This city is competitive and it is a very well known fact that if you want to enjoy the publicity in Vancouver you have to perform. As for Kesler saying he wasn't a person that you want to be around when losing, he can say that he wasn't sour as much as he wants, but you could see it on his face every game when he felt his team wasn't playing up to his expectations. His teammates may have not felt he was being negative, but I sure felt it as a fan. On top of that, considering how much these players make every year, if the worst part of their job is putting up with some defamation when they under-perform then I would consider them some of the luckiest people in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckGAME Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I believe everyone on the team loved kes, how can you now? He was the class clown along with Bieksa, The media in this town IS a joke, I agree with everything kes has said here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldBrashear Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 He's a whiny biatch, plain and simple. When you make 5 MILLION dollars a year, the media harassment comes with the territory. If you can't handle it, then GTFO and go play soccer for the whitecaps where no one gives a crap.Haven't seen such a whiny baby since Pavel Bure took his ball and left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Should have traded him to the Habs or Leafs so he could see how bad it could get. Vancouver only gets a B grade in that respect. The flip side is having a local media who couldn't give two figs how well the team is doing. Anaheim is more on that side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I text people i don't like all the time. Kesler sounds like a guy who hears when people pay him fake compliments and believes it when it justifies his ego, but discounts real criticism when it doesn't. How is this Canucks Talk anymore anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Who cares, hes gone now. Let's talk about 2011 while we're at it? Remember in 2011 when we had the best team in the league but the refs screwed us?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 i have it on very good authority that he was a complete ass to all the staff while he was here. acted like a total diva. i have no clue how he acted with his teammates, but he had a huge ego, that much is certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 He's a whiny biatch, plain and simple. When you make 5 MILLION dollars a year, the media harassment comes with the territory. If you can't handle it, then GTFO and go play soccer for the whitecaps where no one gives a crap. Haven't seen such a whiny baby since Pavel Bure took his ball and left. Pavel Bure was treated like garbage by management, he had a very good reason to want out of Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspberries Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 poor Duck fans, they have to put up with this idiot now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 i have it on very good authority that he was a complete ass to all the staff while he was here. acted like a total diva. i have no clue how he acted with his teammates, but he had a huge ego, that much is certain. I can second that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 BREAKING NEWS: The Vancouver media is tough on its players! It's not about being "tough on its players." An informed, professional, accountable media that is tough on it's players is entirely fair game and would be a welcomed change in Vancouver (although there are a few people who do qualify imo at present). That's not what Kesler is referring to though. He's referring to a (bottomfeeding tabloid credibility) element in the Vancouver media that most of us have witnessed time and time again - so much so that it really goes withouth the necessity to name. I don't like what Kesler did in the end or the way he serioulsy limited the team's interests, but GMJB produced a good result out of it, and I can't argue with a word Kesler has said here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Should have traded him to the Habs or Leafs so he could see how bad it could get. Vancouver only gets a B grade in that respect. The flip side is having a local media who couldn't give two figs how well the team is doing. Anaheim is more on that side. I think it's worse here. Cause it's never enough. The media and fans to an extent always demand more. It's a brutal market to play in, unless you are the back up goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Bought some cream of potato soup for lunch. It was advertised as being "loaded" but had no bacon! Wtf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 It's not about being "tough on its players." An informed, professional, accountable media that is tough on it's players is entirely fair game and would be a welcomed change in Vancouver (although there are a few people who do qualify imo at present). That's not what Kesler is referring to though. He's referring to a (bottomfeeding tabloid credibility) element in the Vancouver media that most of us have witnessed time and time again - so much so that it really goes withouth the necessity to name. I don't like what Kesler did in the end or the way he serioulsy limited the team's interests, but GMJB produced a good result out of it, and I can't argue with a word Kesler has said here. Well, it's true and all of us know that. Some of it is a function of not being in the top media market in the country so we get the leftovers from those who can't get jobs in T.O. If anyone in Canada really wants to make their mark on a national scale they need to move to Toronto or they are an afterthought amongst the media brass. In fact, they'll never even get the same peer consideration. The big players are not in this market. It's simply a sad fact Botchford would be gone in a heartbeat if he was offered a job at the Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalky Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Kesler is right. Some members in the Vancouver media are terrible. Tony G and Botchford are public enemy number one. Kesler had a dry sense of humour that many did not get. I'm keeping my Kesler jersey EDIT: I don't actually have a Kesler jersey, I was lying and now I feel bad. But if I did I would keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 This is what happens in Canadian media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I think he is spot on. The Vancouver sports media is a joke. I've never seen a sports hot bed where the media is more intent on creating drama then being part of something special. I mean go ahead write your crap that creates drama and bad feelings once in a while but do they have to do it ad nauseum until they poke and prick everything to death. So unprofessional. Also love Kesler calling out the fact that Torts line usage was a non-issue. Dolts I say, all of you !!!! Pavel Bure was treated like garbage by management, he had a very good reason to want out of Vancouver. One of the first and best paid Russians to come over and make millions in N.A., So sorry for the little baby. Awww Pavel. Well his greediness lead to a useless end to his career. Serves him right, unfortunately, he probably still has more money than he knows what to do with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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