ANAHEIM – There’s a distinct and noticeable difference between regular season Ryan Kesler with the Anaheim Ducks and playoff Ryan Kesler in Southern California, at least from the time when he’s visible to the media.
In the regular season, he was relaxed. He was laid back. Ask him a question and he’ll quip, he’ll give insight, he’ll be playful.
On the ice he played a tough game, but didn’t engage in a ton of extracurriculars.
Move to the playoffs, and Kesler changes. His answers become one-worded. He plays into a media conspiracy – that we make him out to be the ‘bad guy.