Nucker 67 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Jake needs to grow up, and maybe this situation will be the light switch he needs to wake up and appreciate being a pro. If he's proven not guilty of any crimes, does he come back on a mission to prove himself worthy? Or have the Canucks given up on him and plan to buy him out? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 58 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: Jake needs to grow up, and maybe this situation will be the light switch he needs to wake up and appreciate being a pro. If he's proven not guilty of any crimes, does he come back on a mission to prove himself worthy? Or have the Canucks given up on him and plan to buy him out? Regardless of the outcome, I think the Canucks are done with him. He was given a lot of chances. This latest development actually happened in the past, and not something that happened THIS offseason. Nevertheless, Virtanen only has himself to blame for this, regardless if he's innocent/guilty of the accusations. I personally think it's pointless for us to piece together what happened. The girl took 3 years to report this, and it likely served to her detriment. We have no idea how much of what she's saying is true or not, in reality, even though we're supposed to believe people like her. There's a reason why she is going the route of civil, along with criminal. IMHO, she probably has a weak criminal case. (Time lapsing, and a lack of evidence). I honestly think her only chance of winning is if Virtanen settles. It's not really a win, but it's better than nothing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmm Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 7 hours ago, Alflives said: South of the border, in a market that cares very little for hockey. I'll put a dollar on Pittsburg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putgolzin Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 6 hours ago, lmm said: I'll put a dollar on Pittsburg Which is all we'll get for him unfortunately. I don't think there's a universe where the Canucks would give him another chance, but personally I would if he were to get cleared. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Time to buy him out and move on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, Slegr said: Time to buy him out and move on. Radio guys just saying a buyout window opens Wednesday. I wonder if Benning tries to trade Jake first, or just buys him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, Alflives said: Radio guys just saying a buyout window opens Wednesday. I wonder if Benning tries to trade Jake first, or just buys him out. we'll keep dum dum around for expansion and buy him out on the 22nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 8 minutes ago, Alflives said: Radio guys just saying a buyout window opens Wednesday. I wonder if Benning tries to trade Jake first, or just buys him out. He probably doesn’t have a lot of value trade wise. Maybe best to buy him out and allow him to be someone else’s problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 17 minutes ago, Alflives said: Radio guys just saying a buyout window opens Wednesday. I wonder if Benning tries to trade Jake first, or just buys him out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Kootenay Gold said: Does this mean we have to buyout Jake before the ED, because he doesn’t qualify to be bought out after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 32 minutes ago, Alflives said: Does this mean we have to buyout Jake before the ED, because he doesn’t qualify to be bought out after? I am not sure on that Alf... I think there is a 2nd buy out slot later in the summer... perhaps @mllknows the details of how that works 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 There must be some clause that the Canucks can terminate his contract and not have to buy him out if he is found guilty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 17 minutes ago, Bell said: There must be some clause that the Canucks can terminate his contract and not have to buy him out if he is found guilty. The problem with that idea is time. Best solution for the Canucks, IMO, is to just buy him out. The cap hit for doing so is very small. The ship has sailed for trading him and no verdict likely before buy out window closes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#Canucks Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) A formidable adversary for any challenger, Jake Virtanen is an imposing power forward in the truest sense. Possesses a non-stopping motor and creates an abundance of on-ice energy when throwing his weight around and establishing his physical presence. Exhibits world-class skating ability, and can blow by defenders just as easily as he can go through them. Stands up for his teammates and never backs down from a challenge. Displays a wicked, NHL-level release that challenges goaltenders of all skill levels. Becoming a recognizable asset when playing a more defensive role as well. All-in-all, a physical power forward that has the character traits, work ethic, and individual skills to pose a threat to whoever stands in his way. This was the scouting report on Jake during his draft year...… If this is the report I get on my desk and my first options are taken, I would have taken Jake as well. Edited July 5, 2021 by #Canucks 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, #Canucks said: A formidable adversary for any challenger, Jake Virtanen is an imposing power forward in the truest sense. Possesses a non-stopping motor and creates an abundance of on-ice energy when throwing his weight around and establishing his physical presence. Exhibits world-class skating ability, and can blow by defenders just as easily as he can go through them. Stands up for his teammates and never backs down from a challenge. Displays a wicked, NHL-level release that challenges goaltenders of all skill levels. Becoming a recognizable asset when playing a more defensive role as well. All-in-all, a physical power forward that has the character traits, work ethic, and individual skills to pose a threat to whoever stands in his way. This was the scouting report on Jake during his draft year...… If this is the report I get on my desk and my first options are taken, I would have taken Jake as well. That scouting report did not age well. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#Canucks Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Kootenay Gold said: That scouting report did not age well. HAHA. No, No it did not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, #Canucks said: A formidable adversary for any challenger, Jake Virtanen is an imposing power forward in the truest sense. Possesses a non-stopping motor and creates an abundance of on-ice energy when throwing his weight around and establishing his physical presence. Exhibits world-class skating ability, and can blow by defenders just as easily as he can go through them. Stands up for his teammates and never backs down from a challenge. Displays a wicked, NHL-level release that challenges goaltenders of all skill levels. Becoming a recognizable asset when playing a more defensive role as well. All-in-all, a physical power forward that has the character traits, work ethic, and individual skills to pose a threat to whoever stands in his way. This was the scouting report on Jake during his draft year...… If this is the report I get on my desk and my first options are taken, I would have taken Jake as well. Character and work ethic? Jake? Who was that scout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) On 7/1/2021 at 5:42 PM, NUCKER67 said: Jake needs to grow up, and maybe this situation will be the light switch he needs to wake up and appreciate being a pro. If he's proven not guilty of any crimes, does he come back on a mission to prove himself worthy? Or have the Canucks given up on him and plan to buy him out? But how many times have we heard that before? At some point, enough is enough. No ones given up on him. His choices and actions have resulted in him being in the situation he is in right now. Virtanen's not going to be playing for the foreseeable future, it's best we try and replace him. If he is found not guilty, I do think he'll come back, just not in a Canucks jersey. I'm afraid his time with us is over. Edited July 5, 2021 by Odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballisticsports. Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 3 hours ago, #Canucks said: A formidable adversary for any challenger, Jake Virtanen is an imposing power forward in the truest sense. Possesses a non-stopping motor and creates an abundance of on-ice energy when throwing his weight around and establishing his physical presence. Exhibits world-class skating ability, and can blow by defenders just as easily as he can go through them. Stands up for his teammates and never backs down from a challenge. Displays a wicked, NHL-level release that challenges goaltenders of all skill levels. Becoming a recognizable asset when playing a more defensive role as well. All-in-all, a physical power forward that has the character traits, work ethic, and individual skills to pose a threat to whoever stands in his way. This was the scouting report on Jake during his draft year...… If this is the report I get on my desk and my first options are taken, I would have taken Jake as well. Yeah when he was bigger and stronger than everyone, but just like a bully, they back down, especially when everyone else matures and gets stronger and stands them up Work ethic?- Until he got an NHL contract and $ ? or did they forget to add lack of work ethic to come play in shape? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriGold Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 On 6/27/2014 at 7:49 PM, Kooner91 said: Shinkaruk-Horvat-Kassian Virtanen-McCann-Jensen Guance-Cassels-Fox This is fantastic. lol... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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