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Ryan Kesler Is Somehow Surprised Vancouver Canucks Fans Booed Him

By Vinnie Criscenzo

Nov 20, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler (17) reaches over Vancouver Canucks forward Henrik Sedin (33) during the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler (17) reaches over Vancouver Canucks forward Henrik Sedin (33) during the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ryan Kesler is now with the Anaheim Ducks but was somehow surprised when he received a rain of boos from fans who used to root for him in Vancouver.

Ryan Kesler played for the Vancouver Canucks for 10 years.  The last couple years were smeared with constant rumors and reports that Kesler wanted out of Vancouver.  He finally got his wish this past off-season, as he was traded to the Anaheim Ducks.

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Really Ryan?  You’re surprised things were awkward?  Well, that makes you the only one.

Just to recap, Kesler complained for months about wanting a trade out of Vancouver which in itself would warrant booing from the fans. Then, not only does he get his wish, but he gets traded to a divisional rival.  That just added fuel to the fire.  Not to mention he’s an American hockey player leaving a Canadian hockey club.

Yet he’s still surprised that he got booed — come on, Ryan.

The Canucks organization even went the classy route and showed a video tribute to Kesler before the game, which the fans cheered.  However, once the puck dropped, those cheers turned to jeers.  This should be expected.  You could be best friends with someone but once that puck drops, if you’re on opposite sides of the ice, you’re the enemy.  It doesn’t matter who you are.  If you don’t believe me, ask Jaromir Jagr on playing in Pittsburgh while not in a Penguins jersey.

Hockey fans are known to hold grudges as well.  Devils fans still don’t forgive Scott Gomez for signing with the New York Rangers back in 2007.  They held such a grudge that they booed him while he was trying out for the team — so hockey fans take this very seriously.

To Kesler, this is what you signed up for when you left the Canucks.  The fact that they’re booing you means that you meant something to them, so that’s a good thing, but he should probably get used to it on his future trips to Vancouver.

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