Alflives Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 42 minutes ago, Squamfan said: Found a Jake baby photo. I think he's been struggling with this issue for a while. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disgruntler Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) How the heck do you embed a tweet? Edited September 13, 2019 by Disgruntler screwed up tweet embed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squamfan Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 FAT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squamfan Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Disgruntler said: How the heck do you embed a tweet? HIT THE DROP DOWN ARROR, CLICK COPY TWEET AND THEN PASTE IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disgruntler Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“We both agreed that there were goals that had to be met, and if he didn’t reach them, then he probably wouldn’t be with the first two groups on the first day of camp.” - Travis Green on Jake Virtanen <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a></p>— Brendan Batchelor (@BatchHockey) <a href="https://twitter.com/BatchHockey/status/1172606249101189120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disgruntler Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Just now, Disgruntler said: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“We both agreed that there were goals that had to be met, and if he didn’t reach them, then he probably wouldn’t be with the first two groups on the first day of camp.” - Travis Green on Jake Virtanen <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a></p>— Brendan Batchelor (@BatchHockey) <a href="https://twitter.com/BatchHockey/status/1172606249101189120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> I give up. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disgruntler Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 “We both agreed that there were goals that had to be met, and if he didn’t reach them, then he probably wouldn’t be with the first two groups on the first day of camp.” - Travis Green on Jake Virtanen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Disgruntler said: “We both agreed that there were goals that had to be met, and if he didn’t reach them, then he probably wouldn’t be with the first two groups on the first day of camp.” - Travis Green on Jake Virtanen Is Jake just physically not able to reach those goals, or is he not committed to reaching those goals. If it's a weight goal, that on Jake. However, if it's an aerobic goal, maybe Jake just can't physically reach that goal? I'm really not sure which reason is the why he's not getting to the goals set? If it's a physical limitation, then he's not got what it takes, just like none of us. If it's a commitment issue then he can be rehabilitated, and still be a good play, but he's got commitment issues. Ugh. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Provost Posted September 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) Aaaargh... I have had him in all my trade proposals in the offseason. He seems to need to have a couple stops to figure it out... and doesn’t seem to be on track here. Already controversy and being sent a message on the first day of camp. Come in shape for Gods sake... didn’t you see that they acquired Miller and Ferland to play the style that you were supposed to! I want us to be a team that just moves on guys who don’t have the motor to play Green’s preferred style. Enough wasting so much time trying to rehabilitate them. The guy leading in the bag skate today? Petterson... that doesn’t have to do with his skill and talent, that has to do with his Drive Edited September 13, 2019 by Provost 1 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Disgruntler said: How the heck do you embed a tweet? You have to copy only this portion and it should embed automatically https://twitter.com/BatchHockey/status/117260624910118912000 Edited September 13, 2019 by mll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 So after 5 years in the AHL and NHL... he's still struggle to be a professional? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhorvat Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Maaan ive been saying this for years....trade this guy! He doesnt appreciate that hes living the dream by playing for his hometown team. He made a comment about how these young guys are gonna have to fight him for his roster spot. Well he looks like a f'n dubas now. Hes way too comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Got to wonder if Benning and Green have run out of patience with Jake. He's not a kid anymore and knows what is expected. I'm surprised at the reports that he's not in great shape, knowing that Ferland and Miller were coming in to challenge for spots. He's not a good interview, but tries to say the right things, like: I need to work on this and that, and I need to play this way, etc. But then he comes to camp unprepared. Frustrating player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borvat Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: Got to wonder if Benning and Green have run out of patience with Jake. He's not a kid anymore and knows what is expected. I'm surprised at the reports that he's not in great shape, knowing that Ferland and Miller were coming in to challenge for spots. He's not a good interview, but tries to say the right things, like: I need to work on this and that, and I need to play this way, etc. But then he comes to camp unprepared. Frustrating player. I am afraid he may need a change of scenery before he "gets it" if he ever does. The rumors were he was always bigger and faster than his peers and got by on that and his skill but never really put the work in. That won't work in the NHL. I would think if he doesn't perform in camp, work his tail off and convince the Canucks he finally gets it he is gone. The return won't be great at this point if this is the case. Edited September 13, 2019 by Borvat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaninMex Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Said it in the other thread and will say it here. Copy and paste the whole quote not 1/2. What were the goals? How did he miss them? It is not simply fat of not fat. Also, this is his contract year. If he is off then his contract stays low which is great for us as it will leave more money on the table for Petty etc... Why worry about nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 We can only assume the GOAL was to be in shape (perhaps a certain weight range?). What else could it be? I know it was fun last season, but the "shotgun Jake" moniker was probably a bad thing for Virtanen. It made him somewhat of a local celebrity, when he hasn't earned the praise yet. Maybe being relegated to Group C will deflate his ego a bit and hopefully he realizes he's already behind the regulars and needs to work harder than anyone. Hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 16 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: We can only assume the GOAL was to be in shape (perhaps a certain weight range?). What else could it be? I know it was fun last season, but the "shotgun Jake" moniker was probably a bad thing for Virtanen. It made him somewhat of a local celebrity, when he hasn't earned the praise yet. Maybe being relegated to Group C will deflate his ego a bit and hopefully he realizes he's already behind the regulars and needs to work harder than anyone. Hopefully. Well I like finding stupid excuses to chug beer. So if not jake who’s the shotgun target this year? Millers for miller? booze for Hughes ....Or just take shots of vodka anytime goldy scores. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Just now, ForsbergTheGreat said: Well I like finding stupid excuses to chug beer. So if not jake who’s the shotgun target this year? Millers for miller? booze for Hughes ....Or just take shots of vodka anytime goldy scores. All three??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhorvat Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Media reporting he didnt show up for media availability yesterday??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 I'm rooting for Jake, but this isn't a good sign. Hope he gets his butt in gear before he loses his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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