Gaudette Celly Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I think it's between Gaunce and Kenins, as both can go down without waivers. Both have shown they should be on the team, although Kenins has a one-way contract so if all things are equal that could be the decider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I think it's between Gaunce and Kenins, as both can go down without waivers. Both have shown they should be on the team, although Kenins has a one-way contract so if all things are equal that could be the decider. I thought Jensen outplayed Kenins, And he isnt even close to matching Gaunce, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I thought Jensen outplayed Kenins, And he isnt even close to matching Gaunce, imo. I'd rather have Jensen up than Kenins tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I think it's between Gaunce and Kenins, as both can go down without waivers. Both have shown they should be on the team, although Kenins has a one-way contract so if all things are equal that could be the decider. Not considering the contract status, it should be Gaunce 100%. Gaunce has size advantage and he is a smarter player... and he has a better shot. With improved skating, Gaunce is now better than or equal to Kenins in every aspect and he seems ready for the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Not considering the contract status, it should be Gaunce 100%. Gaunce has size advantage and he is a smarter player... and he has a better shot. With improved skating, Gaunce is now better than or equal to Kenins in every aspect and he seems ready for the NHL. I wouldn't say Gaunce is now better or equal in every aspect. Many sure... by not all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 decades and no cup Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Not considering the contract status, it should be Gaunce 100%. Gaunce has size advantage and he is a smarter player... and he has a better shot. With improved skating, Gaunce is now better than or equal to Kenins in every aspect and he seems ready for the NHL. I agree that Gaunce is/and will continue to be, the better player, but he doesn't have the physical/energy game of Kennins. They may end up sharing the Higgins spot, which imo, is not the greatest situation for either of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I wouldn't say Gaunce is now better or equal in every aspect. Many sure... by not all.Would love to see Kennins play a game with the Twins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHitman Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Jake Virtanen thread should be re-named to "everyone except Jake Virtanen" thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Jake with the twins tonight should be interesting to watch. Just hope that he plays his game and doesn't just try to defer to the twins everytime the puck is on his stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Would love to see Kennins play a game with the Twins. he did against the sharks did he not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Virtanen joins Hank 'n Dank vs. Coyotes tonight. Cool to see but not sure if he's a good fit with them. He's more of a north/south type player and they need a guy with some real hockey sense. In any case, good luck Jake and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) he did against the sharks did he not? Yup. Virtanen joins Hank 'n Dank vs. Coyotes tonight. Cool to see but not sure if he's a good fit with them. He's more of a north/south type player and they need a guy with some real hockey sense. In any case, good luck Jake and have fun! Yeah, I'm still of the mind they're not a great match for play styles. But his speed can help push back defenders, making space for them and hopefully he can use his physical game to win puck battles and get them thew puck. I'm not convinced he's had enough NHL coaching and playing time to know where to go with playing with them though. Hopefully he keeps it simple and goes to corners/boards for pucks and to the front of the net for screen/tip/rebounds. Edited September 28, 2015 by J.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nave Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I think Virt has the release to play with the Sedins. He's practiced with them so he may be more comfortable wit them than we think. As far as people making the team, I think Gaunce is a lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numb3r 16 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 i know that he's gonna dress for atleast 1 game this season for the canucks but does anyone know what number he'll be wearing? 77 or 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 i know that he's gonna dress for atleast 1 game this season for the canucks but does anyone know what number he'll be wearing? 77 or 18 Until he makes the teams he has the number #77 but when he makes the team he will switch to #18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logic Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Personally I'd send Virtanen back to the WHL to get confidence and focus on his offensive game, I'd like to see what he could do points wise playing a full season. where he had a full summer to train, he is also going to be a lock for team Canada, but I think that letting him play top minutes in junior racking up a lot of points would earn him a greater role. I do think he is NHL ready but I think some offensive seasoning would do wonders for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Personally I'd send Virtanen back to the WHL to get confidence and focus on his offensive game, I'd like to see what he could do points wise playing a full season. where he had a full summer to train, he is also going to be a lock for team Canada, but I think that letting him play top minutes in junior racking up a lot of points would earn him a greater role. I do think he is NHL ready but I think some offensive seasoning would do wonders for him. He can get 'offensive seasoning' at the WJC while learning the ropes in Van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Jake is like Datsuyk? Is Jake a defenceman? Because I said Defensive Datsyuk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Is Jake a defenceman? Because I said Defensive Datsyuk. Is Datsyuk a defenseman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Is Datsyuk a defenseman? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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