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Kesler will play
Kesler has only played in seven games this season. He said he wanted to play before the playoffs, and he will do so tonight. He has been out for over a month with a hairline fracture in his foot. He has one goal and four assists in seven games this season.
April 8, 2013, 2:04 p.m.
Kesler centering Kassian and Raymond during morning line rushes.
Kesler returned to practice today and took line rushes which would usually indicate that he will play tonight. There had been no indication that he was going to return this soon. Monitor his status prior to puck-drop he could be worth a pickup if he does return tonight.
April 8, 2013, 1:57 p.m.
A CT scan Monday revealed that a hairline fracture of Kesler's right foot — suffered when he blocked a shot Feb. 12 against Minnesota and then played six additional games — has fully healed.
There are reports that Kesler could return to the lineup in within a week. Monitor his status before activating him or picking him up.
April 1, 2013, 10:45 p.m.
Ryan Kesler broken right foot. Not good for Canucks
Kesler will be out long-term. He missed the start of the season with an injury and was only able to play in 7 games before getting hurt again.
Feb. 27, 2013, 3:39 p.m.
Kesler medically cleared to play. Looks real good. Played on regular line. On PP 1. All indications, he's ready to go.
It looks like Kesler will make his season debut tomorrow vs. Dallas and will play on a line with Zach Kassian and Chris Higgins. If he is available in your league, I would scoop him up.
Feb. 14, 2013, 4:01 p.m.
Kesler taking line rushes with Kassian and Higgins #Canucks
Kesler has ditched the no-contact jersey and looks like he is ready to return to the Canucks lineup. The line with Kassian and Higgins provides a lot of speed to go along with grit, toughness and goal scoring ability. Kesler is owned in 79.3% of ESPN fantasy leagues, so if your league is in that 21% where he is not owned... I would suggest picking him up. Kesler had 22 G, 27 A and was a +11 in 77 games last year.
Feb. 14, 2013, 2:26 p.m.
Ryan Kesler and David Booth both on ice with full Canuck team but wearing grey (ie no contact).
There is still no timetable for when Kesler's return might be but he will need to ditch the no-contact jersey before we get excited about him coming back.
Feb. 11, 2013, 3:02 p.m.
Gillis confirms Kesler only cleared to practise and not play.
Kesler is getting closer to a return. He isn't quite ready yet but monitor his status going forward and should be back in the lineup shortly.
Feb. 5, 2013, 1:58 p.m.
Ryan Kesler (shoulder, wrist) skating with #canucks at Rogers Arena.
There is no timetable for Kesler's return but the fact that he is on the ice is promising. The Canucks could use the return of Kesler and he doesn't look too far off.
Feb. 3, 2013, 1:27 p.m.
Kesler, 28, underwent surgery on his left shoulder in May and a left wrist operation in late June but his recovery has been slower than anticipated.
Kesler later adds that there is no timetable for his return and it could mean months, leaving him at a very risky draft choice at a deep position.
Jan. 6, 2013, 10:27 p.m.
#canucks Ryan Kesler given the day off for "maintenance" but will play SAT versus #flames.
Don't expect Kesler to miss any playing time. The second line center has 18 goals and 38 points in 49 games.
Feb. 10, 2012, 5:08 p.m.
#canucks Ryan Kesler needed a personal day, will be back on ice tomorrow and in line-up versus #ducks
Kesler is expected to play so make sure to keep him in your lineup.
Jan. 14, 2012, 3:24 p.m.
#canucks Ryan Kesler will play Sunday.
Kesler stays in the lineup, playing through bumps and bruises. The Ohio State product scored two goals and seven points through his first 14 games. Expect him to center the second line and play on the top PP unit.
Nov. 19, 2011, 4:09 p.m.
Kesler may have hurt his shoulder when he tumbled into endboards Wed.
The Canucks don't play again until Sunday so Kesler is likely just taking a maintenance day. The gritty center has two goals and seven points through his first 14 games this season.
Nov. 17, 2011, 2:27 p.m.
Kesler a go tomorrow.
Set your lineup accordingly.
Oct. 17, 2011, 3:31 p.m.
