Popular Post avelanch Posted June 27, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 27, 2014 RW | 6'1" | 207 lbs Shoots | Right Born | 1996-08-17 Draft | 2014 Round 1 #6 Overall by Vancouver Canucks Spoiler Virtanen wrapped up his second full Western Hockey League season in 2013-14 with a team-best 45 goals, fifth most in the League. He ranked third on Calgary with 71 points and earned the Calgary Hitmen Three Star Award. • He won gold with Canada at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial and bronze at the 2014 Under-18 World Championship in Finland, tying for the team lead with 3-3—6 in seven games. He was also a member of Team Pacific at the 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, registering 5-2—7 in five games. • Virtanen had the highest overall grade from the on-ice testing that was performed at the CHL Top Prospects Game, placing first in the 30-meter forward sprint (3.92 seconds) and the 30-meter backward sprint (4.55 seconds). • A power forward who models his game after Rick Nash of the New York Rangers: “We're kind of identical players. He likes to take the puck to the net. I think I'm a little more physical than that, I like to throw the body around." • He has dual Canadian and Finnish citizenship -- his father’s native country is Finland.FAVORITESNHL team: Vancouver CanucksNHL player: Jonathan Toews, Rick NashShootout move: “Backhand, forehand, shoot over pad”Goal celebration: “One leg, fist pump”Video game: Call of DutyMovie: Now You See MeTV show: Duck DynastyActor: Kevin HartMusic group: Florida Georgia LineMost played song: ‘Wake Me Up’ by AviciiSport (other than hockey): Rugby, LacrosseAthlete (non-hockey): Peyton ManningTwitter follow: @BizNasty2point0 SEASON TEAM LEAGUE GP G A P PIM 2012-2013 CALGARY WHL 62 16 18 34 67 2013-2014 CALGARY WHL 71 45 26 71 100 2013-2014 CAN U18 ITLTOUR 5 0 1 1 4 NHL Central Scouting’s Peter Sullivan"He's got a complete, all-around pro game right now. He's tough to play against, makes things happen on the ice. When you're out there with him, better have your head up because he could put you through the wall. He's got that package of high-end skill that doesn't come along too often; he's like a Jarome Iginla type of player who can do everything." 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorevat Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Talk about home grown players! So excited for Jake! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedman Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) Yuck. Very well, let's hope he pans out! Edited June 27, 2014 by Hedman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watermelons Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) Welcome to the Canucks! He's gonna be under a lot of pressure here but I'm sure he can do well here! Hometown boys unite! The Canucks are becoming a true Western Canadian organization now! I'm excited for the future! Edited June 27, 2014 by Watermelons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDominator Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Really sexy pick. Dripping with potential. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Was hoping for Ehlers or Ritchie. Oh well, hope he pans out! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Oh man okay well things have been boring so far this draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Nice pick. First gut feeling I had was we'd take him. Just changed it to Ehlers/Dal Colle lately without reason really. Very solid pick, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 :/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph. Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 It is ridiculous how fast you guys are. I'm listening to the draft on the radio and it's still on a commercial, it hasn't even gotten to our pick yet. I keep refreshing the table on NHL.com listing all the draft results as it seems to be the quickest way to find out who's been drafted. I wasn't hoping for Virt, but I'm sure once he spends some time in the Canucks public eye, he'll grow not only on me, but people who were hoping for other players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shinkorvat Posted June 27, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 27, 2014 Some fans might not like Virtanen but at least he wants to be here and wants to play for the Canucks. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinkaruk_9 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Lol Virtanen is going to be a beast for us. He is physical, fast, has competitiveness, and has one hell of a shot. We got better today 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ossi Vaananen Posted June 27, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 27, 2014 THAT'S MY BOY, YOU EHLERS FANS CAN SUCK IT! 1 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Excited to have a high ranked prospect in the organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canucksVSflames89 Posted June 27, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) ugh. Already had a major injury and surgery, and he is not even in the NHL. Only 26 assists and his numbers were inflated by a carreer year by his overage line mate. Just because he's a local kid. Stupid reason to draft him. So far this management has disappointed. Edited June 29, 2014 by canucksVSflames89 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) Rob Pettapiece @RobPettapiece Virtanen's #1 comp is Iginla. But 2 and 3 are Scott Kelman and Taylor Pyatt. 147 NHL games in next 6. That kind of matches my thoughts on it, very good young player that should go near our pick, just maybe not at 6th. If he turns out, could be great, if he doesn't, CDC will be harsh. EDIT: as much as he's not my favourite pick, the attitude of some sadly doesn't surprise me (case and point the poster before me) with how negative they can be about a player who'll likely still turn out to be pretty good. Edited June 28, 2014 by elvis15 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumerman77 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Led all draft prospects in even strength goals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokejump Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 No sling. Just a beast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Would have liked Ritchie instead, but hey he's my second choice and I'm confident they made the right choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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