Last year the polarizing Ryan Kesler went from the ‘Nucks to the Ducks. This year he made an impact in their playoffs and has just been signed to a six-year extension worth a reported $41.25 million ($6.875M AAV).
The Ducks and their fans are enjoying the news of six more years with Kesler as they are trending the #KesBoss
The Anaheim Ducks traded for Kesler and a third round pick (2015) from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Nick Bonino, Luca Sbisa, and a first and third round pick (2014). Kesler was drafted to the Canucks in the first round (23rd overall) in the 2003 NHL Draft.
His last six-year deal was signed in 2010 for $30 million.
Kevin Bieksa, a longtime and close friend of Kesler was also traded to Anaheim by the Canucks earlier this summer.
Written by Amar Mirchandani @amarmirch
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