from Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province,

Everyone keeps waiting for fireworks from John Tortorella. They got them instead from Kesler.

“To be honest, I don’t listen to that shit,” said Kesler, when asked about people who don’t think the Canucks are one of the top teams in the NHL.

“That’s what it is. It’s shit. We believe in ourselves in the dressing room. All those negative comments we’re not even going to …

“To be honest, I shouldn’t have even answered that question. It’s shit.”

Kesler did show up at training camp healthy this year. He says it’s the first time in two years. But he’s also got a a chip stapled to his shoulder he’s not letting go of any time soon.

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