timberz21 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I don't know how you could say that based purely on this week's tournament play. I would say Dylan Larkin was the most impressive of them all - really reminded me of Ryan Kesler - strong two-way center that can put up points and score goals. Aside from Larkin, no one's had a particularly strong tournament - Fabbri was solid until his injury but not great. Nylander and Ehlers were both limited to PP. Ritchie and Virtanen have both been struggling to find their game in a short tournament. Fiala was probably the most disappointing of them all. Based purely on tournament play, I would put Larkin and Fabbri ahead of Virtanen. That being said, I would still take Virtanen over everyone because although I don't think he's had a good tournament, I think what he has in his toolbox is still better than those that are in this conversation with him. And that's funny that you felt that way about Fabbri - what are your thoughts on Bo Horvat going 9th overall the year prior with a strong OHL playoff/Memorial Cup? As for Sam Bennett, it looks like Calgary thinks he can make the team now - so I wouldn't bank on Bennett being available next year. Calgary kept him on the IR after surgery, and it sounds like he's been promised some games (at least 9) once he's healthy this season. To be honest, I'm not surprised - he was amazing in pre-season. Whether that translates to actual NHL games, we'll see. It'll be tough since he'll be so rusty and he won't have the benefit of playing against rusty NHLers - they'll be going full throttle having played over half the season already. Not saying I would pick Virtanen just based on this week. I just meant that after seeing them all play full games, my opinion has not changed. Before my opinion was based more on scouting reports more than actually seeing them play. Of course Bo was drafted early because of his playoff/memorial cup. But the difference is I think had been ranked 10-20 all year long, if I remember correctly, so not that much of a jump. IMO Fabbri was closer to a 2nd/3rd rounder early in the year and really improve his draft position more than Bo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 All I want from Virtanen tonight is. 3-4 shots on goal, some hits, and stay out of penalty box. I will be happy with this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deets Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Just made a nice play that contributed to the second goal. I'm hoping for a goal tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyforlife16 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Obviously we made the right pick he just got a assist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) Jake's got to be closer to 220 Lbs. the way he throws people around. ....big people.... Edited January 6, 2015 by Rollieo Del Fuego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tambellini's Wrist Shot Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 jake just destroyed that Ruski. Brick sh*thouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 He is rock solid on his skates. Just pounds guys. Very Lindros esque with his hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Jake just STEAMROLLED another Russian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locke Lamora Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Much better from Jake tonight. End the tourney on a high note kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Much better from Jake tonight. End the tourney on a high note kid. He's actually playing along the boards and stuff. Does he ever show up in the big games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Really disliking the ice time Jake is getting. It seems like 2 shifts for the other lines for every 1 for Jake's line. They've played pretty good too. WTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarGirl Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Loving Jake's game so far! Those physical hits from him, especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Loving Jake's game so far! Those physical hits from him, especially. I agree faceless one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarGirl Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Really disliking the ice time Jake is getting. It seems like 2 shifts for the other lines for every 1 for Jake's line. They've played pretty good too. WTF. Yeah, I'm not really liking the limited ice time either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerines Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Virtanens starting to remind my of a young Wendal Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Really disliking the ice time Jake is getting. It seems like 2 shifts for the other lines for every 1 for Jake's line. They've played pretty good too. WTF. This. Pisses me right off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) so see to start the second Virtanen hasn't had a shift yet and the Reinhart line has had 2. and there first one was over a minute 30 long Edited January 6, 2015 by Outsiders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 so see to start the second Virtanen hasn't had a shift yet and the Reinhart line has had 2. and there first one was over a minute 30 long Yeah he's not getting any meaningful minutes from this coach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 What a rush by Virtanen WOW. He's a playmaker tonight!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Virtanens starting to remind my of a young Wendal Clark Very nice comparison, a more physical specimen though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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