Vancanwincup

Was this not Kyle Connors first year, why would he not be in the awards. He was the top point producer.

Dustin Brown

You got it you are sure not understanding are you? you believe JV is not learning and I'm saying you and many others are over reacting like little brats!

I am reading what you wrote and sure he played stupid so what ! Others did make the same mistake re watch the game! Why are you harping on it! It is not as bad as you are making it. He punched a kid in the head after the whistle for being too close to his goalie. How often do ref call two penalties on the same player when one is already being called? Learning what all his penalties were different in different situations. Sure he did not play smart, but you and many others are over blowing the facts.

Sure, he played terrible so what! You acting like he murder someone! The over reaction on this forum is a little over the top! The kid is having a hard time of it, but for adults to bash this kid likes there is no tomorrow are the ones who need a shrink.

That can be said for must teens! JV is being honest in how he feels, he plays on the edge! something the Canucks need! He lets his emotion get the better of him.

I don't think the poster has the same view as you about JV potential or that he was no where near the best player available. He just saying he needs more time and simply not ready.

JV is forcing plays and not letting them develop, he needs to let the play come to him by playing his game. He is never going to be the key guy in making plays, but he sure the hell could be the guy that causes turn overs with his heavy board game, get garbage goal by heavy net presence and snipe of the rush with his speed and shot. He needs a good play making center and a winger who likes to go to the net, to fight for rebounds, as JV likes to put the puck on net off a rush a good percentage of the time.

Wow, you have no clue what you're talking about! Not going to go into how wrong you are, it would be a waste of time.

MEN’S HOCKEY: Hrynkiw gets win as Boeser, Caggiula rack up offense By Brad Elliott Schlossman on Oct 17, 2015 at 11:18 p.m. Email Sign up for Breaking News Alerts As Matt Hrynkiw's name was announced during pregame introductions, he had one thought in his mind. "I just really didn't want to fall, to be honest with you," he said. ADVERTISEMENT UND's third-string, walk-on goalie made it through introductions just fine, and the ensuing 60-minute hockey game wasn't a problem, either, as Hrynkiw helped UND beat Bemidji State 5-2 on Saturday night in Ralph Engelstad Arena. Making his first-career start because of injuries to UND's two scholarship goalies -- Matej Tomek and Cam Johnson -- Hrynkiw stopped 19 shots, including 17 in a row to end the game. On the other end, Hrynkiw watched Drake Caggiula rack up a four-point game and linemate Brock Boeser record the first freshman hat trick since T.J. Oshie a decade ago en route to the win. "No one deserves it more than he does," Caggiula said of Hrynkiw's first-career win. "He's here every day early, stays late and works hard every day. When you talk about the North Dakota culture, he's the first guy you think of on our team. He's doing all the extra things. We wanted to win it for him." Tomek has been sidelined as he recovers from offseason surgery and isn't expected back for a few weeks. Johnson got injured during the second period of UND's 4-4 tie with the Beavers on Friday night, so Hrynkiw knew he would get the call Saturday. It didn't start out well -- he allowed two goals on the first four shots -- but he rebounded strong. Hrynkiw, a junior from Saskatoon, Sask., was at his best during the third period, stopping all nine Beaver shots, giving UND a chance to eventually break a 2-2 tie. The two best Beaver opportunities came on a wraparound chance, where Hrynkiw went from post-to-post to make a stop, and on a shot from the slot by Kyle Bauman. "I thought he did an excellent job," said UND coach Brad Berry, whose team moved to 2-0-2 with the win. "Those probably weren't the goals he wanted to let in early. He probably wanted one or two of those back. But he came back hard and made some tough saves in the third." The game was tied 2-2 after the first period and it stayed that way until Troy Stecher buried his first of the season with 8:23 left in the third. UND sustained heavy pressure on its best shift of the period and eventually got the puck to the top of the crease, where a wild scramble ensued. The puck slid out to the high slot, where Stecher jumped up and hammered one past Bemidji State goalie Michael Bitzer (25 saves). The 11,888 in Ralph Engelstad Arena erupted and UND took control from there. Soon after Stecher's goal, Bemidji State's Leo Fitzgerald was called for a contact to the head major and UND cashed in just seven seconds into the power play. Caggiula tipped a rebound of a Tucker Poolman shot from the left side of the crease to the right side, where Boeser easily potted his second of the game. Boeser finished the hat trick with an empty-netter. It was the first freshman hat trick since Oshie tallied three against Bemidji State in November 2005. That goal also capped a huge night for UND's newly formed top line of Boeser (three goals), Caggiula (one goal, three assists) and Nick Schmaltz (two assists). They combined for nine of UND's 12 points on the night. "We challenged some of our guys today when they came to the rink," Berry said. "We have high expectations, a high bar to win games, especially when you're up a couple of goals. We wanted to make sure guys knew that we have to close games out, even though we learned a lot yesterday. We had to get better. A lot of players did get better today. "They got challenged and I'm proud of them for answering the bell." UND travels to Vermont next weekend for another nonconference series. Berry said Johnson felt better today, but wasn't able to say if he'll play Friday night in Burlington. Whether he plays or he doesn't, UND has proof that it can win with Hrynkiw in net. "I think I was more nervous yesterday," Hrynkiw said of coming in relief Friday. "It was kind of spurred on me yesterday. Today, I was fully prepared. I went through my routine all day. I knew I was going in. I was plenty prepared for it." Notes: Freshman defenseman Christian Wolanin played left wing on the fourth line. Wolanin played forward until a few years ago. . . In addition to being without Johnson and Tomek, UND played without forward Joel Janatuinen (upper body), Shane Gersich (illness), Colten St. Clair (shoulder) and Danys Chartrand (undisclosed). Explore related topics:SPORTSUND HOCKEYMEN'S HOCKEYHOCKEYUND

Jack showed a lot of maturity playing in AHL , this is the main reason he has a high chance of starting the year on the Canucks forth line.

If Virtanen reaches his full potential he will develop somewhere along the lines of a : Wayne Simmonds, Dustin Brown, Andrew Ladd, and/or Corey Perry. If Virtanen is unable to reach his full potential I see him develop along the lines of a bigger meaner : Matt Cooke, Steve Ott , and/or Steve Downie,

Why is it that everyone of your posts are negative and not well thought-out.

Go back and re-read your post unlike your response above your first post had little logic in it; when you start in out with the word "bust" ! The simple truth is anyone picked could be a bust for any number of reasons. I would have liked Nylander or Ehlers , but I have enough logic to understand taking Virtanen. The upside of these three players is very different for many different reasons. Nylander will be the best playmaker of the three maybe Henrick Sedin like. Ehlers could be the most exciting goal scorer of the bunch, All three can skate like the wind, but who is the fastest? Virtanen has tools that both the other two will never have and everyone knows them. Simple truth you can use all the number crunching you like until they play in the NHL you do not know who will produce and who will not. I'm a numbers guy myself , but I do realize the numbers will never tell the whole story too many other factors to look at.

Look at Virtanen's total assists for both the regular season, playoffs, and tournaments. The kid can sent up goals but he is a shoot first player. His hockey IQ should not be a concern.