snizzle_ Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 http://portal.stretchinternet.com/oua/full.htm?eventId=189470 I started watching the 2nd half of the 1st period and I wasn't all that impressed with Virtanen's play; I didn't see his assist on the powerplay. He made some risky cross ice passes in the offensive zone when he probably should have circled it back to his teammates in the corner. His speed is noticeable but he hasn't been making great plays with the puck (2nd half only). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSnipeshow91 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Could anyone make a video of some of Virtanen's shifts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snizzle_ Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) Classic Virtanen Goal. Speed down the right size, goes around the next, fakes wraparound and then shoots short side as he comes around. EDIT: Virtanen another goal on the powerplay from an amazing play from Point. Is Point ever making a case for himself in these 2 games so far... A dynamic player to say the least. Edited December 14, 2014 by junglesniper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Another goal for Jake..tap in from Point. 2 goals 1 asst. in 1 1/2 periods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 SO he's got 2G's and 1A today. 6 points in 5 periods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 lol "Gee I don't think he's a lock." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snizzle_ Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 lol "Gee I don't think he's a lock." He's almost a sure thing because he's putting up points, but his decision making at times has been a little shaky. Against tougher competition he can't make the plays he was trying out there, the ill-advised cross-ice passes, holding onto the puck too long on the PP, trying a saucer pass in the neutral zone instead of dumping it in. So although he's a lock on the team, his role on the team may be up in the air depending on whether he can be more reliable with the puck. Don't get me wrong, he made a great play on his first goal, but overall his game lacked good decision making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Classic Virtanen Goal. Speed down the right size, goes around the next, fakes wraparound and then shoots short side as he comes around. EDIT: Virtanen another goal on the powerplay from an amazing play from Point. Is Point ever making a case for himself in these 2 games so far... A dynamic player to say the least. I wanted us to pick him last draft. But he's better off in the East and of course Yzerman drafts him. Good track record with Tyler Johnson and Conacher before he got traded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snizzle_ Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I wanted us to pick him last draft. But he's better off in the East and of course Yzerman drafts him. Good track record with Tyler Johnson and Conacher before he got traded. I know alot of people wanted us to draft this guy, but in the end it doesn't really matter. It's less likely his game translate to the NHL, he doesn't fit Bennings mold, and we're very deep in center prospects. Trayamkin, if he pans out will be a better pick in the long run. I hope to see Virtanen play with Ritchie again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Don't get me wrong, he made a great play on his first goal, but overall his game lacked good decision making. You don't think it has to do with playing with new teammates in a new system? No that couldn't be it. Lets not try and make conclusions after one game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 He's almost a sure thing because he's putting up points, but his decision making at times has been a little shaky. Against tougher competition he can't make the plays he was trying out there, the ill-advised cross-ice passes, holding onto the puck too long on the PP, trying a saucer pass in the neutral zone instead of dumping it in. So although he's a lock on the team, his role on the team may be up in the air depending on whether he can be more reliable with the puck. Don't get me wrong, he made a great play on his first goal, but overall his game lacked good decision making. Not sure why that point is bolded when Virtanen already went on the record and said he's fine with any role they put him in. http://www.calgarysun.com/2014/12/11/hitmen-pair-jake-virtanen-travis-sanheim-pumped-for-world-juniors-camp True team player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) Mark Masters @markhmasters 2h Jake Virtanen says guys were razzing him over his six-points-in-six-periods performance … calling him "Showtime Mark Masters @markhmasters 2h Virtanen was looking good even before arriving at Canada's camp; check out this goal from his last WHL game http://bit.ly/1Dxo1EN (vid) Edited December 14, 2014 by elvis15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DalesArmy Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 No denying it. The kid has sweet hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Skates like he was shot out of a cannon. His name is Jake Virtanen. Bring back Tommy Larscheid for one last call once this kid makes the Canucks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderTwinPowers Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Seems Bobby Mac thinks Jake will play with Conner @TSNBobMcKenzie IMO, 7 locks up front: Domi-Reinhart-Duclair; Fabbri-McDavid-Virtanen; Petan. That leaves 1 spot at C, 2 at LW and 2 RW plus 13th fwd. (Learning new phone can't properly paste tweet haha) Edited December 15, 2014 by WonderTwinPowers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Change is coming. It's coming to that time that I dreaded, where watching my favorite prospect means watching my least-favorite hockey network. Well, maybe because TSN has nothing else going for it, they're going to amp up their WJC coverage and actually make it watchable. And more, totally unbiased, so they don't all appear like they hate Vancouver with a passion. That would be nice. Edited December 15, 2014 by BanTSN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks1219 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Seems Bobby Mac thinks Jake will play with Conner @TSNBobMcKenzie IMO, 7 locks up front: Domi-Reinhart-Duclair; Fabbri-McDavid-Virtanen; Petan. That leaves 1 spot at C, 2 at LW and 2 RW plus 13th fwd. (Learning new phone can't properly paste tweet haha) Hearing Bob say anything positive about Canucks-related players makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Seems Bobby Mac thinks Jake will play with Conner @TSNBobMcKenzie IMO, 7 locks up front: Domi-Reinhart-Duclair; Fabbri-McDavid-Virtanen; Petan. That leaves 1 spot at C, 2 at LW and 2 RW plus 13th fwd. (Learning new phone can't properly paste tweet haha) This is what I have been hoping for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 You guys should read some of the posts on HF boards featuring Virtanen. And I thought CDC was full of idiots... One guy was complaining Virtanen lacks foot speed... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 You guys should read some of the posts on HF boards featuring Virtanen. And I thought CDC was full of idiots... One guy was complaining Virtanen lacks foot speed... lol You mean posters on hockey forums aren't all professional scouts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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