Guest Dasein Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) Oh I bet he sees some power play time. He is a lethal weapon off the sidewall; one-timer or wristshot. NYR released Anthony Duclair (LW) today so that pushes Jake down the depth chart - definitely changes some things. Duclair on the 1st unit 1st unit: Duclair - Reinhart - McDavid 2nd unit: Domi - Petan - Virtanen/MDC Duclair on the 2nd unit 1st unit: Reinhart - McDavid - Domi 2nd unit: Duclair - Petan - Virtanen/MDC MDC, with his almost goal-per-game pace so far, probably has the edge, but Jake still has a chance - as do Fabbri and Ritchie (although both are less likely than Jake). If more are released, like Lazar or Horvat, there's virtually zero chance Virtanen plays on the PP barring injuries. His role on the team will also be significantly reduced on what would all of a sudden be a very deep, mature and talented team Canada (if Lazar or Horvat are released). EDIT: nevermind Duclair is an LW (apparently played RW for the Rangers though). Even still, with him taking up a PP spot, it does decrease Jake's chances. EDIT: TBL announced Drouin will not be released Edited December 12, 2014 by Dasein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks1219 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 NYR released Anthony Duclair (LW) today so that pushes Jake down the depth chart - definitely changes some things. Duclair on the 1st unit 1st unit: Duclair - Reinhart - McDavid 2nd unit: Domi - Petan - Virtanen/MDC Duclair on the 2nd unit 1st unit: Reinhart - McDavid - Domi 2nd unit: Duclair - Petan - Virtanen/MDC MDC, with his almost goal-per-game pace so far, probably has the edge, but Jake still has a chance - as do Fabbri and Ritchie (although both are less likely than Jake). If more are released, like Lazar or Horvat, there's virtually zero chance Virtanen plays on the PP barring injuries. His role on the team will also be significantly reduced on what would all of a sudden be a very deep, mature and talented team Canada (if Lazar or Horvat are released). EDIT: nevermind Duclair is an LW (apparently played RW for the Rangers though). Even still, with him taking up a PP spot, it does decrease Jake's chances. EDIT: TBL announced Drouin will not be released For what it's worth, Virtanen plays the left point on the power play in Calgary and that is where he would be most effective. So I'm not sure if it will be a forward to take his spot. Obviously in a different team structure they will have different roles, but I don't know why you'd want him anywhere else on the man advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tystick Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) now that the Rockets have acquired Josh Morrissey, Im really hoping they acquire virtanen, they would have a beastly line-up. I would be ecstatic! I live in K-town so it would be amazing to watch him play Edited December 12, 2014 by Tystick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 For what it's worth, Virtanen plays the left point on the power play in Calgary and that is where he would be most effective. So I'm not sure if it will be a forward to take his spot. Obviously in a different team structure they will have different roles, but I don't know why you'd want him anywhere else on the man advantage. Yeah I highly doubt Team Canada places a forward on the blue line for any PP units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorevat Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I would be ecstatic! I live in K-town so it would be amazing to watch him play The hitmen are going to be coming to town in feb. so look out for that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tystick Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 The hitmen are going to be coming to town in feb. so look out for that game. Thanks for the heads up, I've had it bookmarked for a while though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderTwinPowers Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Yeah I highly doubt Team Canada places a forward on the blue line for any PP units. Doubtful but if they did Jakes backward skating speed might make him ideal. Plus the lack of right shooting dmen, never know. Just can't wait to watch the tourney! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Doubtful but if they did Jakes backward skating speed might make him ideal. Plus the lack of right shooting dmen, never know. Just can't wait to watch the tourney! If they are okay with dressing just one RHD for the entire tournament, I'm sure they're okay with having two LHDs on the 2nd unit PP. Rarely do you see a forward on the blue line on the PP in an international tournament when one mistake could cost you a game and therefore a tournament. If Jake is on the PP, he'll be along the halfwall where Stamkos parks himself IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho_Path Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 team Canada did that with Subban in the past, and they won the gold that year I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Chat post it on mobile, but hockey Canada tweeted out today's practice roster. Virtanen was on the 3rd line with Gauthier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Jake and Ritchie are going to destroy people, lol. I like that line but Gauthier is meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamJamIam Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Not overly impressed with 16 points in 15 games. I was hoping the floodgates would open for him this season. Is your name derived from a traumatic head injury you've had? You pretty clearly haven't seen the kid play 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snizzle_ Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 If they are okay with dressing just one RHD for the entire tournament, I'm sure they're okay with having two LHDs on the 2nd unit PP. Rarely do you see a forward on the blue line on the PP in an international tournament when one mistake could cost you a game and therefore a tournament. If Jake is on the PP, he'll be along the halfwall where Stamkos parks himself IMO I believe drouin played the point last year on the 1st PP unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Is your name derived from a traumatic head injury you've had? You pretty clearly haven't seen the kid play I watch him play all the time. He isnt that good. Not for a 6th overall forward pick. If he had 16 points in 15 games as a defenseman , yeah I would be pretty excited even as an over ager. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I believe drouin played the point last year on the 1st PP unit Seriously? Why.. He doesn't have a booming shot.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snizzle_ Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Seriously? Why.. He doesn't have a booming shot.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJasa5u6yOA#t=190 You don't need a booming shot if you're as offensively gifted as drouin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 A 6 game tournament won't. At the end of the career we'll be able to determine which would have been the best pick. Ok what I should have said is it will help with the bitching by the Nylander and Ehlers lovers who come into this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I watch him play all the time. He isnt that good. Not for a 6th overall forward pick. If he had 16 points in 15 games as a defenseman , yeah I would be pretty excited even as an over ager. Coming from an Ehlers apologist. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canorth Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) I watch him play all the time. He isnt that good. Not for a 6th overall forward pick. If he had 16 points in 15 games as a defenseman , yeah I would be pretty excited even as an over ager.Shoulder surgery + shoulder recovery = WTH do you expect? JV is not an overager. He turned 18 four months ago. Edited December 13, 2014 by Canorth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Down by the River Posted December 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2014 I watch him play all the time. He isnt that good. Not for a 6th overall forward pick. If he had 16 points in 15 games as a defenseman , yeah I would be pretty excited even as an over ager. No you don't. Go away. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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