Sean Monahan Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 "Knowing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saucypass Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 He's more skilled in some areas yes,but one big hit away from becoming the next Jeff skinner. He needs to add 20 pounds before he's effective. But is it really about the weight? Jeff Skinner is 201 lbs. I think it comes down to how smart you play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Or he's just a Canucks fan? Instead of calling him an Ehlers apologist, why don't you reply what he said? If Jake was that much of a playoff performer, then where are his playoff totals? I'll eat my words if ehlers becomes a big star or better then jake. Ehlers plays against Q players that's why he can pile up crazy point totals. Jakes production wasn't amazing but he had major shoulder surgery and it effected his shot. Jake is 18 and physically dominant against men. He should have had a few goals in the playoffs but I'm not too worried he had quite a few chances in his AHL run. Ehlers ran into some good teams in the Q playoffs and couldn't get over the hump. He's good but but I rather have jakes skill set. We already have bartchi, vey. You cant be top heavy with players like that and win grinding playoff games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 But is it really about the weight? Jeff Skinner is 201 lbs. I think it comes down to how smart you play. Ok well your right skinner isn't even that small. Ehlers is way smaller. Yeah it helps being smart and Ehlers is but I rather have jake who is as fast as Ehlers but also is a beast physically. It's not all about pp points in junior games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHL'er Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 TBT for Lols 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 LOL at Virtanen's face. Those facial expression are really revealing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckMan10 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) With Kassian being traded I hope Grenier gets the 4RW spot over Jake. My fear is that if we rush Jake in he's going to fall in to checking role for life and never realize his potential and end up Kassian 2.0. A line with Dorsett and Virtanen would be intimidating but i don't think his career will benefit from a year of running around throwing his weight if we want him to be a legit top 6 winger Edited July 1, 2015 by CanuckMan10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 With Kassian being traded I hope Grenier gets the 4RW spot over Jake. My fear is that if we rush Jake in he's going to fall in to checking role for life and never realize his potential and end up Kassian 2.0. A line with Dorsett and Virtanen would be intimidating but i don't think his career will benefit from a year of running around throwing his weight if we want him to be a legit top 6 winger I think it's the opposite with Kassian. He knew his potential but new management wanted him to play more like Dorsett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I think it's the opposite with Kassian. He knew his potential but new management wanted him to play more like Dorsett. 3 different coaches in 3 years didn't help as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 3 different coaches in 3 years didn't help as well. i think Torts handled him well. AV it was hard to tell since Kassian was very young and even less consistent compared to how he was now. Av also randomly took him of the Sedin line to get Burr going... Anyways this is a Virtanen thread dont wanna hijack it. Hopefully Jake learns how to fight a bit better... Then he can be the classic powerforward everyone wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaku Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 So excited for this kid. If everything goes well he will be around for a very long time. I love that he's been compared to Jarome Iginla. Iggy was an unreal player in his prime. I hope Jake can turn out like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 He'll definetly be playing next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 He'll definetly be playing next year.yeah with Kassina gone he has an even better chance now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawkdrummer Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) I said it before and I'll say it again. Jake's development needs are to be playing against men, not boys. Jr's other than world's tourney have nothing to offer Virtanen development wise. Edited July 2, 2015 by rawkdrummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 TBT for Lols Each of those prospects faces are priceless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I think that Jake has a better shot at making the Canucks since Kassian has been moved. But he's going to have to duke it out with Grenier for the 4th line spot. I think that physically, he won't have a problem. He proved that in the play offs for the Comets although his point production was low. The other part that nobody talks about is his personal maturity. I really couldn't say, but he has to be ready in both of these aspects to be successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realtor Rod Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 TBT for Lols Maybe Joey makes them really uncomfortable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Maybe Joey makes them really uncomfortable? Look at Joey Kenwards expression lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Proof Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Maybe Joey makes them really uncomfortable? I feel uncomfortable when i watch him on youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamHomer Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 He's more skilled in some areas yes,but one big hit away from becoming the next Jeff skinner. He needs to add 20 pounds before he's effective. Johnny Gaudreau was fine in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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