Kesler signs 6 year contract extension

  Frederick Linsmeyer • March 19, 2010 • Hockey
Ryan Kesler during pre-game skate

Ryan Kesler during pre-game skate

Ryan Kesler has signed a contract extension that would see him play with the Vancouver Canucks until the 2015-2016 season. The deal would see the forward make an estimated $5 million per season under the agreement.

The Livonia, Michigan native has 21 goals, 45 assists and 66 points on the season. Recently, Kesler played for the United States of America in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, scoring two goals and earning a silver medal.

Kesler was selected 23rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks back in 2003 during the NHL Entry Draft.

Source: Vancouver Canucks

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