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Rumours are "completely false" that Kesler asked to be traded recently or ever, according to the forward. "I'm happy to be here"
— Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) February 27, 2025
"I never commented to anyone that I wanted out. My heart is with this group and making the playoffs" - Kesler #Canucks
— Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) February 27, 2025
Kesler: report I asked out is completely false. I don't want to talk about this. I don't want this to be a distraction
— Jason Botchford (@botchford) February 27, 2025
Says he is happy here: "my son was born here."
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 27, 2025
Kesler added he has never been asked to waive by the team.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 27, 2025
Luongo : whether he wants to go or stay I told him he's not going anywhere
— Jason Botchford (@botchford) February 27, 2025
Other notes from availability: @sportsnetmurph asked if he was bothered by loss of "A" on his jersey. Kesler said he talked to Tortorella...
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 27, 2025
About it and no longer an issue. Also made #sochiproblems joke when asked about comments attributed to him there. We'll see where this goes.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 27, 2025
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