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It is, But also when you think that only a handful played in the NHL last year at his weight, and that he is over 6' is of some concern and for him getting crushed by big men at high speed We dont need him getting a concussion early in his career I think people say it more out of concern for his health and not getting hurt

Yes I think tempering expectations is a good thing Some here expecting him to be the player he may become after 20 games or sooner The Sedins are HOF with slight builds too, who took time to develop

I never understood , why they were not split up in the last few years? Both are great passers, they could have brought offence to 2 lines with younger faster linemates playing with each of them It would have also made Henrik more of a threat to shoot instead of people knowing the pass was going to Daniel or ? (like when Daniel was injured that year)

In Reality? I think that is a silly statement There can be 3 points to a goal by Any player on All teams You are using Sedins points generated? How does that make sense? Everyone else gets points on every other line in the League So when Gretzky and Kurri were scoring 296 combined points each season, they only had to replace how many points? Kurri scored 102 the year without Wayne, after Wayne was traded Wayne 168 that year It doesn't even make sense saying that to me In your mind Had they been split (like Gretzky Kurri) they wouldn't have helped the team score goals? They could score goals without each other and when Henrik won Daniel was hurt The coaches just chose to keep them together

Pissy? Lol that is funny how you think that, just because I point out the obvious Just comparing Virtanen is funny Why not compare Jake or McDavid to speed skaters? It means nothing (even one of them with a hockey background may get points too) Ever think of how many players want to do and show up McDavid? He only has to play 80% to be better than most If any player is trying 110% on a rare shift not to be shown up against him means very little I guess we should have held onto Cole Cassels too Virtanen may turn out useful , But hockey is more than speed Virtanen may be able to punish (I haven't seen enough of that yet, It appears he thinks he is a goals scoring machine) who doesn't do enough of anything right now

Even if he could beat McDavid each time (which I doubt) Who cares? Why not just hire Olympic speed skaters who played some hockey then? Virtanen is nowhere near the player of McDavid Not one person would ever trade them even up if McDavid was on their team The bigger question is who can do creative things at full speed The answer is NOT even close

Had you done that before You would have been considered a Casual drinker

I think you could see that line on the powerplay at sometime But I think he will get his feet wet maybe where you had Beagle on a regular line Maybe with Virtanen and Roussel (some "meat" and "potatoes" to shelter him)- oh its rousset potatoes (maybe ignite Virtanen too) Remember when Brock was ran? You want all your eggs in one basket?

Lol The guy has double more points than any of his teammates (except 1 and was very close to double on him) and you take a shot at him? Seems like if he wasn't scoring no one would be ! He doesn't play 60 min games ! Where was everyone else and secondary points?

Lol Maybe, just maybe,that Jake has been reading everyone pumping his tires and feels he is the next superstar on the team and wants to be paid it, instead of proving it first

I like the simple classic look of the Original Stick in Rink (Oddly I didn't at one time) The white, blue and green represents Vancouver with the snow, trees and ocean The Emblem represents Hockey and the cut out in Rink forms a C for Canucks. Simple but effective The Vancouver over a Cartoon whale is too much A cartoon Lumberjack is better on the arms than on the front Why not put the stick in rink on the Black n Gold? Better yet, have everyone make their own jersey with Canucks on it The way the Owners love to sell jerseys to make themselves more revenue, you could just cut out the middleman and have the jersey you want They have so many already that eventually, everyone ideas will be one anyways (lets redo our jersey every 5 years and have no identity) An interesting statistic may be, who has put out the most different hockey jerseys? I myself would prefer to see the League go back to the Home white and see the other Teams colourful jerseys rather than see them all in white at home games Maybe they could alternate it every year? That would help sell more jerseys for the teams than just doing 3rds all the time

Wow We don't need anyone else on our team? He is a one man team in himself in your eyes? Maybe rename the Vancouver Canucks the Vancouver Virtanen Even Edmonton with McDavid (and a few other good players) did not make the playoffs

Comparing Virtanen to McDavid is worse than comparing Linden to Gretzky (Linden was at least established and producing) What is the point? Not one GM would take Virtanen over McDavid Jake may turn out useful for the Canucks He will never be near as good as McDavid Let's see who Team Canada picks for the team and who you cheer for A Bug and a 911 will both break the speed limit One is a superior Auto (Oh, but a Bug gets better mileage)

Either way, a "Clean and Clear Advantage" for the team if he does Right 250integra ?

Yes, I agree But looks to be a Vancouver tradition now

Would be nice, but the Canucks haven't stopped bringing in income for the league yet Maybe the thought of the Canucks in another final, is too much of an embarrassment for the league (with all the losers, looking at a crowd of people as an opportunity to loot and riot) Heck I would be nervous and embarrassed at the thought of that happening again

So, Even the simulators out there are rigged ?

Exactly What does it say about the commitment of our younger players though , when the 2 oldest lead the teams fitness test each year, and have played more hockey than any of the others They were true professionals I would love them to share with Elias how hard it was as light talented swedes playing on the large ice with stronger faster skilled players and the commitment it will take in all facets to succeed

Not sure why some people would be upset about thread anyways? If no one responds, it will die a natural death like countless others I think that maybe you may have closed some of their threads Deb and some want payback? The ones that complain, just prolong it, After Burrows retires and comes back for the ring of honor ceremony here, the thread will just retire on its own

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Tactics? You think a team puts Gretzky, Lemieux, Crosby on the 3rd line and a opposing team does not know who he is? It is another snub Disrespectful for what he has accomplished Snubbed by the WJC team Swedish Olympic Committee, Swedish Hockey Players vote These were tactical as well in your opinion?

So many snubs Now apparently on the 3rd line by his own Team in the playoffs Odd Makes you wonder why ?

That is odd They must have reasons for not picking the obvious? It would be interesting to hear honest answers Recognition? He just has to come on here for it

Isn't the Virtanen one double this already ?

I think for the most part Everybody wants the same thing Some just don't see things through rose coloured glasses like others do Hopefully things will get better for the team , and I am sure the ones called haters or negative won't mind being wrong if it goes good How will the ones overly positive and trusting respond, if by chance that our 'prospects" don't pan out as NHL stars or even players? This will set back the team another 10 yrs of what we have now I highly doubt anyone wants that for the team This is a discussion board It is a good thing that people care enough about the team and express it We are talking about hockey, a game, some of the comments get taking personally when different, which starts the feuding It has been said in Canada, hockey is like a religion in this case Some will have the faith, no matter what happens and just believe while others need some proof