"Here's the naked truth about Ryan Kesler. He is probably not going to miss as much time as some have suggested.

Kesler, who is recovering from off-season hip surgery, practised Wednesday with the Vancouver Canucks. And yes, he had his jersey on.

Kesler's first full practice was overshadowed by the release of his nude picture in ESPN magazine.

Kesler was the subject of considerable ribbing from his teammates.

"I think everybody has seen it by now," defenceman Kevin Bieksa said. "It's on the wallpaper on one of the computers in the (players') lounge, so it's out there now. I don't think he is ever going to live this one down.""