Why can't we try Virtanen in front of the net on the PP? Not like it's working anyway, and in the pre-season it looked to be a lot better when he was there. Giving him 7 minutes a game is pathetic when he is bringing a lot more to the ice each shift than half the forwards on the team.
Actually, at least get it correct...he's averaging nearly 9 minutes a game. And it's not pathetic that, during an assessment phase at the season's start, our coach is trying different things. There's a reason he was hired as coach and we weren't....
As well, it takes a lot to be that guy in front of the net...crosschecks galore and you have to stay focused and not buy in to that or get distracted. I like his game when he's mobile with the puck and would hate to see him used as a pylon to deflect shots off. Just my two cents.
Whether it's 7 or 9 (really?), it still doesn't make sense that he is getting the last amount of ice time, when he is out playing at least 3-4 other forwards.