aGENT Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 If theres any changes on D it would likely be Pedan slotting in. It sounds like he's ready to go. That would be great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuckin Kingsly Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Most of those players are wayyyy better than Dorsett. What did Dorsett do about Ferland? That's his only legitimate role on the team and he did nothing. So we're paying him more than most of those guys above for what exactly? Like I said he's a disaster with the puck and we have better penalty killers.You off your rocker man?? I would put Dorsett ahead of half of those guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuckin Kingsly Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Agree about the forwards, but I didn't mind the D and see no reason to play Hutton.Agree on this, and we need more scoring for sure. Id love to see two of those forwards play tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Not really, theres quite a few ppl on here and on twittee that bash Virtanen or any other pick because they didnt take the guy THEY wanted. And yet that doesn't make your statement correct. There are also people who worry about his output this year and just how high his ceiling is, irrespective of what Nylander and Ehlers have done. Don't forget there's also people who are Nylander and Ehlers haters and have tried to bring them down to pump up Virtanen. That's even more confusing since the stats don't support it, but it doesn't mean everyone who thinks Virtanen is our top prospect and will excel in the NHL are all Nylander/Ehlers haters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Not worried. His first practice shot in Utica went through the net, the boards, Nylander and Ehlers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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falcon45ca Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Will definitely get 9 games next year, will have to really impress to make the team for the whole year but not out of the question. I'm skeptical he'll crack the Canucks roster next season, unless injuries force his call-up. I think he needs at least a full year at the AHL level, it's a big jump to go from the CHL to the NHL...Shink hasn't done it & he's performed better at the CHL level than Virtanen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure_Pavel Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I'm skeptical he'll crack the Canucks roster next season, unless injuries force his call-up. I think he needs at least a full year at the AHL level, it's a big jump to go from the CHL to the NHL...Shink hasn't done it & he's performed better at the CHL level than Virtanen. I think having an NHL body will make the transition easier and can play almost anywhere in the line up unlike shink, it's pretty common for a 6th overall pick to play in NHL in his 2nd year after the draft. Personally I think he will surprise a lot of people after a hard summer of training. If he continues to get faster and stronger he could be scary even at the NHL level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Physical stature is not the only criteria for NHL play. Fans tend to dwell on that when it comes toVirtanen. I go along with the Linden idea that all young players should spend a year in the AHL. It keeps them out of the NHL glare and gives them a chance to adjust to the pro game and almost asimportant the pro lifestyle. It also allows for long term team identity building.Obviously there are exceptions, Bo Horvat is our current example. I think Virtanen spends another year in Calgary because he is not AHL eligible. From what I could see this past season Virtanen was not ateam leader on a pretty mature club. Next year he will get that chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnScott Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Baertschi - Horvat - Virtanen One day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon45ca Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I think having an NHL body will make the transition easier and can play almost anywhere in the line up unlike shink, it's pretty common for a 6th overall pick to play in NHL in his 2nd year after the draft. Personally I think he will surprise a lot of people after a hard summer of training. If he continues to get faster and stronger he could be scary even at the NHL level. That's true, Jake definitely has size on his side. Time will tell, hopefully he has a real strong summer in the gym...it would be pretty sweet if some of the Canucks top prospects can actually earn a roster spot next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post leomessi Posted May 9, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2015 Put in Jake Virtanen, Jensen, Mcann and Hutton. Take out the grinders! grinders are in the league and on every team for a reason. let me guess you're that guy that adds every superstar to his NHL 15 team and wins, and thinks that it'll translate to real life. it's hilarious reading some of your posts 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Baertschi - Horvat - Virtanen One day Wouldn't mind seeing baertschi Horvat grenier next year. Size and wheels giving Sven room to work his magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Well, since I've already taken on the role of the devil's advocate in this thread, here's a continuation. Different poster, adding onto Mr. Facial Expressions. http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showpost.php?p=102467369&postcount=250 I haven't really said anything until I saw this but this is, for the most part, true I went to school Virtanen (same year, quite a few classes with him before he went to Calgary), and he had an attitude. He was better than everyone else at hockey, he knew it, and he thought that meant he was entitled to act better. He didn't care much about listening to teachers, his coaches, or trying in school or on the ice. He felt very above it He sort of skated by in school, and I felt like he was helped and coddled by the school because he was a top prospect, and that was a ton of publicity for the school (along with Theodore). He was never really in the gym, and when coaches tried to help him he felt like he knew more. He lived on his natural ability and size and didn't really train to make himself better. This attitude kind of alienated a lot of people and teammates. He didn't have a ton of friends, people sort of stayed away from him in general, which was unfortunate, but it was all due to his attitude. He was definitely told he was going to be a hockey star, and after that didn't care about anyone or anything else. A lot like how he plays, he had a bit of tunnel vision in life. I was hoping the Canucks weren't going to draft him as I think he will be an NHL player due to his size and natural strength, but I don't think he becomes a star. But I'm holding out hope that he becomes great. If he gets his butt in gear I will be a fan, because his skill set is so desirable Flame away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Boys will be boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 ^^^skated by in school......ha ha very droll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Someone's jelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orka Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Put in Jake Virtanen, Jensen, Mcann and Hutton. Take out the grinders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiftynifty Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Well, since I've already taken on the role of the devil's advocate in this thread, here's a continuation. Different poster, adding onto Mr. Facial Expressions. http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showpost.php?p=102467369&postcount=250 Flame away. Honestly though, who didn't have an attitude at that age? Serious question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Well, since I've already taken on the role of the devil's advocate in this thread, here's a continuation. Different poster, adding onto Mr. Facial Expressions. http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showpost.php?p=102467369&postcount=250 Flame away. Nugent Hopkins was the same way, it's called being a star athlete and a teenager. Patrick Kane is the best example, he'll grow out of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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