Alflives Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 6 minutes ago, Spotted Zebra said: Would you have him as a better prospect than Demko and McCann? Hell even shinkaruk is only a smidge behind As a potential power forward, I don't see us having anyone even close to him. Heck, he might be the only true PW with that speed and natural meanness in any team's prospect pool. It takes guys, who are going to play his game, several years to develop. I agree with you, that JV needs to be in the A for at least one season. With Jake, we see small samples of his ability to effect a game. As he matures, we will see those become more and more frequent. It's not about points. It's about the impact on the game. JV, in time, will impact each game in a very positive way. We just shouldn't expect the next Bertuzzi. Todd had a very rare set of mitts and great vision too, for a guy with his size and meanness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 48 minutes ago, Alflives said: As a potential power forward, I don't see us having anyone even close to him. Heck, he might be the only true PW with that speed and natural meanness in any team's prospect pool. It takes guys, who are going to play his game, several years to develop. I agree with you, that JV needs to be in the A for at least one season. With Jake, we see small samples of his ability to effect a game. As he matures, we will see those become more and more frequent. It's not about points. It's about the impact on the game. JV, in time, will impact each game in a very positive way. We just shouldn't expect the next Bertuzzi. Todd had a very rare set of mitts and great vision too, for a guy with his size and meanness. Yeah, those guys don't come along often. Since Bertuzzi's emergence in the early 2000's, I would put only Jamie Benn as a player that is of similar level/type as Bertuzzi. I don't feel that JV will turn into Bertuzzi either. But I think he will be a good player with 30 goal potential once he learns the right way to play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Spotted Zebra said: Next year in Utica and I expect him to be about at about .25 PPG pace in his first year in the minors he might have a good second year in Utica if he ever makes an impact it likely won't be till 22-23. He's been passed on the depth chart of prospects which is unfortunate seeing as it's not all that deep. You're going to be disappointed when you're watching the Vancouver Comets playing next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 "I've moved past the World Juniors, I'm with the Canucks and I'm preparing to play. Coming back is a reset for me" - Virtanen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cowardrobertford Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 10 hours ago, gino#29 said: i followed you over here from the other thread,can't get enough virt bashing,eh?did he bang your sister or something?lol.cause if he did thats a big time LOL Oh, is Virt your sister 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 9 minutes ago, Cowardrobertford said: Oh, is Virt your sister shes nice i like:) how much ??? borat never fails lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyfresh Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Virtanen looking good, playing with some purpose today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavrohorvat53 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 14 minutes ago, funkyfresh said: Virtanen looking good, playing with some purpose today. Looks as if he's fighting for a job finally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, The 5th Line said: Who is that number 18 guy out there? Anybody know? He's playing more freely. Skating, pursuing, and banging bodies. Why don't we play him more with the Twins since Hansen is out? I don't know if Burr can really keep up any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 11 minutes ago, The 5th Line said: Who is that number 18 guy out there? Anybody know? Consistency -- the bane of almost all young players. If/when he achieves it, look out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 53 minutes ago, Hutton Wink said: Consistency -- the bane of almost all young players. If/when he achieves it, look out. Jake's having a good game tonight. Is he playing with Bo and Baer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 1 hour ago, The 5th Line said: Who is that number 18 guy out there? Anybody know? Virtanen. You know..... the sixth overall pick from the 2014 draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 1 hour ago, Tavrohorvat53 said: Looks as if he's fighting for a job finally Yeah. I think he just needs time. I heard him in an interview the other day on TSN1040, where he was saying when he was drafted as a 16 year old into the WHL, he struggled as well, and it took some time before he got used to the pace, and the league. He said it was the same thing with his transition into the NHL. I also believe that once he gets used to the pace, and the league, he's going to be a dangerous player. Hey, he's a Canuck. And we're Canuck fans, let's root for the kid. He will undoubtedly have some poor games coming up, so don't people have unrealistic expectation of the kid. Let him be! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, N4ZZY said: Jake's having a good game tonight. Is he playing with Bo and Baer? His first shift was with the Twins. He got promoted, for an excellent shift, to Vey and Hiigins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 7 minutes ago, Alflives said: His first shift was with the Twins. He got promoted, for an excellent shift, to Vey and Hiigins. LOL. Well, gotta start somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) Just started watching, Jake is looking 'real good' in the first. Can't wait to see him and Etem playing in the same game. Edited January 10, 2016 by J.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 6 minutes ago, J.R. said: Just started watching, Jake is looking 'real good' in the first. Can't wait to see him and Etem playing in the same game. Not watching the game. How's his game in the 2nd and 3rd periods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 6 minutes ago, N4ZZY said: Not watching the game. How's his game in the 2nd and 3rd periods? First is just ending for me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Virtanen was noticeable (in a good way) on the ice time he got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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