Financial terms of the deal, which will keep Kesler with the Canucks through the 2015-16 season, were not disclosed.
Financial terms of the deal, which will keep Kesler with the Canucks through the 2015-16 season, were not disclosed.
Kesler, 25, is having a career year this season, his sixth in the league. Through 71 games, he has posted 21 goals and career highs of 45 assists and 66 points.
The Michigan native also helped the United States win the silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in February, scoring twice in six games.
"Today is an exciting day for the Canucks organization," said Canucks general manager Mike Gillis. "Ryan Kesler has excelled as a two-way player and in his role as an alternate captain. Ryan has showcased his ability to perform under extreme pressure and we are looking forward to continuing to see Ryan develop into one of the league's premier players."
Kesler has spent his entire career with the Canucks since they selected him 23rd overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. In 391 career games, he has posted 86 goals and 120 assists.
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