I'd rather give him one more year in the dub, so he could develop into a dominate offensive force. That one year could be the difference between a 20 goal scorer and a 40 goal scorer. Virtanen would be able to explore his creativity with the puck. Do things he normally wouldn't do in the NHL.
Come off-season, I think the best decision for Virtanen could is to send him to Gary Roberts, and train with Stamkos. I think his worth ethic will rub off on Virtanen and do wonder s for the kid's development.
Lol Gauthier probably gets tired keeping up with Virtanen, that's why his line doesn't get much ice time. I do feel though Virtanen playing with Gauthier is holding Virtanen back.
What an absolute fking joke. Put Ritchie on but not the best skater in the 2014 draft. Groulx you really are something.
Just saw the replay and what do you know, there's Ritchie lying on top of a Russian player because he couldn't keep up with the play.
It's his decision making with and without the puck that needs work. Now that Chase is gone, Virtanen will get more offensive minutes, and that decision making will get better through more experience.
Didn't like how the WHL coach used him on the PP. Virtanen has the best shot on the team and isn't even using it. I also don't like Virtanen's positioning when his team has the puck in the offensive zone.