Let’s make it clear. Antoine Roussel‘s role with the Vancouver Canucks changed a lot last year. Through the time that he was riding shotgun on Bo Horvat‘s line, one thing remained constant; Roussel was the Canucks’ most hated player anytime he was in the lineup.
Whether it was finishing a hard check on a star player, or getting under the skin of his opponent, the fiery Frenchman drew comparisons to Alex Burrows due to his tenacity on the ice. If someone had a beef with the Canucks, they would almost always have to answer when Roussel was on the ice.