Ryan Kesler hasn’t played an NHL game in over a year, but his chirping is in mid-season form.
Playing over a thousand games in the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks, needless to say he’s not a fan favourite in Edmonton.
Following news that Toronto and Edmonton will be named NHL hub cities, Kesler took aim at the Alberta capital.
“Please say we’re playing in Toronto, please be Toronto”. -every NHL player https://t.co/u3iGrYlCxT
— Ryan Kesler (@Ryan_Kesler) July 1, 2020
I’d blame your boy Nurse for the unnecessary cross check to the back. I never would of been in the crease if it wasn’t for him. Oh and the fact you guys blew a 3 goal lead with 3 mins left. https://t.co/WF6LCpHziw
— Ryan Kesler (@Ryan_Kesler) July 1, 2020
Oilers fans fought back hard, while Canucks fans applauded the troll job. Either way, it was mission accomplished for the legendary agitator.
Classy, as always.
— Joshua Kellert (@JoshuaKellert) July 2, 2020
It was good enough for this guy. pic.twitter.com/t8QebIlPu0
— Barry Walker (@scotmanb) July 2, 2020
@Ryan_Kesler trying to hold the city of Edmonton down like you held down Talbot’s pad in the playoffs?
— Brandon (@Brandiebear88) July 1, 2020
Ryan Kesler, the guy who has been social distancing himself from the Stanley cup his whole career.
— Mike (@NewfieMikey) July 2, 2020
— ChefSwagger from Hell’s Kitchen (@ChefSperlz) July 1, 2020
But Ryan, haven’t you seen the promotional video? Edmonton is the gateway to the Rockies!
— Stephen Selinger (@sjselinger) July 1, 2020
Edmonton was the butt of a few jokes recently following Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s promo video aimed at luring the NHL.
But Edmonton looks like it’ll get the last laugh. TSN’s Bob McKenzie reports that not only will Edmonton be one of the two hub cities, and is set to host the Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Final too.
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