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Before we arrive at our central thesis, we will give you a number of things that line up for the Vancouver Canucks and the Columbus Blue Jackets regarding Rick Nash. The Canucks, for starters, have the hockey assets to make a trade for the star winger. F
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1 of 4. Vancouver Canucks' David Booth (C) celebrates his goal against the Colorado Avalanche with teammates Mason Raymond and Ryan Kesler (R) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia February 15, 2012. VANCOUVER (R
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Vancouver Canucks' David Booth (C) celebrates his goal against the Colorado Avalanche with teammates Mason Raymond and Ryan Kesler (R) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia February 15, 2012. View Photo »
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For me and our line it was a tough assignment, they've got a lot of speed
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Its funny. I have followed this team for a long time, and have seen a long list of teams pick up the "rival" mantle. One of the most frustrating of those used to be the Avalanche. They would always beat down the Canucks, and sometimes it would look like
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The Avs' Milan Hejduk, left, tumbles to the ice after being hit by the Canucks' Ryan Kesler during the first pe
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The Vancouver Canucks will try to continue their recent dominance of Colorado when they welcome the Avalanche for tonight's Northwest Division clash at Rogers Arena.The Canucks have taken all three meetings against the Avalanche this season and have clai
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Colorado Avalanche's Milan Hejduk, left, of the Czech Republic, falls to the ice after being hit by Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. View Photo »
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It's nice ... Obviously, I'm a firm believer in sticking with the game plan.
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The Canucks have taken all three meetings against the Avalanche this season and have claimed four straight, eight of nine and 12 of the last 14 encounters in this series. Colorado hasn't fared well in British Columbia either, losing four in a row and six
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(AP) -- Shootouts have been very kind to the Colorado Avalanche all season, except earlier this month when they hosted Vancouver. The Canucks are getting plenty of practice in tiebreakers, but they hope they won't need one Wednesday night as they look to
About Ryan Kesler
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Ryan Kesler (born August 31, 1984, in Livonia, Michigan) is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. After two seasons with the United States national team, Kesler joined Ohio State University before being drafted by the Canucks. Full Article
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VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 31: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates with Dale Weise #32 after scoring against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period in NHL action on January 31, 2012 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler, Dale Weise, Christopher Higgins, Kevin Bieksa and Alexander Edler, of Sweden, from left, celebrate Kesler's goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.
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Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler, left, celebrates after scoring a goal as Chicago Blackhawks' Duncan Keith stands nearby during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.
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From left, Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin, of Sweden, jumps in the air as he redirects a shot past center Ryan Kesler as Colorado Avalanche goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere makes a save in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
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VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 21: Goalie Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks makes a glove save on the deflection shot of Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks during the second period in NHL action on January 21, 2012 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler, right, skates with the puck as San Jose Sharks' Andrew Desjardins, left, and Canucks' Christopher Higgins look on during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.
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Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler (17) scores against San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. The Canucks won 4-3.
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VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 17: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks looks a the puck sitting in the net of goalie Jonathan Quick #32 of the Los Angeles Kings after teammate Daniel Sedin #22 of the Vancouver Canucks scored a goal during the second period in NHL action on January 17,...
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VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 17: Daniel Sedin #22 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates with Alexandre Burrows #14, Henrik Sedin #33 and Ryan Kesler #17 after scoring a power play goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period in NHL action on January 17, 2012 at Rogers Arena in...
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Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler (17) is tripped up by Los Angeles Kings' Dustin Brown, left, as goalie Jonathan Quick, right, follows the play during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler, left, crashes head first into the boards after colliding with Los Angeles Kings' Willie Mitchell (33) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Vancouver Canucks Ryan Kesler and St. Louis Blues T.J. Oshie fight for the puck during the second period of their NHL hockey game in St. Louis, Missouri, January 12, 2012.
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ST. LOUIS, MO - JANUARY 12: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks skates through the crease against Brian Elliott #1 of the St. Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center on January 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler, right watches as a shot by teammate Daniel Sedin, of Sweden, slips past St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott for the game-winning goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, in St. Louis. The Canucks won 3-2.
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Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler, left, is pulled down from behind by the Tampa Bay Lightning's Eric Brewer during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. , Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. The Canucks won 5-4 in a shootout.
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Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler (17) scores a goal past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson, right, as Cody Hodgson (9), Matt Gilroy (97) and Brett Clark (7) watch during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. , Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012.
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Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler (17) blocks a shot with his body in front of goalie Cory Schneider (35) and Alexander Edler (23) as the Tampa Bay Lightning's Vincent Lecavalier (4) and Steve Downie (9) watch during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. , Tuesday, Jan. 10,...
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Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler, left, and the Tampa Bay Lightning's Marc-Andre Bergeron (47) fight for control of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. , Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012.
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Detroit Red Wings' Niklas Kronwall, left, of Sweden, checks Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler (17) as David Booth (7) is tied up by Brad Stuart, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.
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Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard, right, stops a shop by Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.
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BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 07: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks shoves Tyler Seguin #19 of the Boston Bruins on January 7, 2012 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler is congratulated by teammate Christopher Higgins after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins in the first period action during their NHL hockey game in Boston, Massachusetts January 7, 2012.
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Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler watches a goal by teammate Henrik Sedin on Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas in the second period action during their NHL hockey game in Boston, Massachusetts January 7, 2012.
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VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 2: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks knocks down Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks while battling for the puck along the side boards during the third period in NHL action on January 02, 2012 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler fights for the puck against San Jose Sharks' Dan Boyle (R) in front of Sharks goaltender Antti Niemi (31) during the first period of their NHL game in Vancouver, British Columbia January 2, 2012.
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VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 31: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates with Dale Weise #32 after scoring against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period in NHL action on January 31, 2012 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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