The Vancouver Province recalls that in the Canucks' 2011 run to the Stanley Cup final, Ryan Kesler shut down Jonathan Toews, David Legwand and Thornton. He figured in 11 of 14 goals in a second-round series win over Nashville and was awarded the Selke Trophy.
It's hard to imagine the Canucks going away from what has worked so well in the past.
"I'll relish whatever role they put me in," said Kesler. "If they want to load up the top six, I'll definitely play the wing and succeed there. It's that competitive level in me that you want to be better than the guy across from you. That doesn't change from position to position. It's a fun time of year, and I'm really excited about it."
He added: "We're healthier, and to be honest, I don't think we were ready for the grind last year," Kesler admitted of starting the first-round series without the concussed Daniel Sedin.
"We know what it takes to get to a final and Game 7 of a final. We're hungry this year, and I can feel the energy in the room. I see how bad guys want it."
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