Jiggs50 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Not Jake but a player with his skillset who 23 years old. Jake is still a teenager and he will be exactly what this team needs. However he wont be that player till next year or when he's turned 20. Sure that's just your opinion. I think he could easily become that player next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 When does his next series start? Is it going to be televised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saucypass Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Why not? They are in the conference finals, they must be doing something right. Well nothing in particular, I'm just surprised they're getting so far while playing sloppily in my opinion. I like Jake so far though, he's able to really get under the other team's skin and able to make hits out of nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two drink minimum Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Sure that's just your opinion. I think he could easily become that player next yearI could see him as an important player for the Canucks in the playoffs next year. But not this year. I don't think he's ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Boudreau Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) The latest reports I've seen are that he has really focused on working on his defensive play to be solid enough to crack the NHL on a full time basis next year. I really believe he is ready to make the Canucks and be a regular. On which line who knows but I would be surprised if he doesn't make the Canucks when they lack everything he brings. Speed,size, and grit. Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Baertschi-Horvat-Vrbata Virtanen-Bonino-Burrows Dorsett-Vey-Hansen Extra McMillan since he can play center if necessary. Kenins minors. D Edler-Tanev Hamhuis-Bieksa Sbisa-Corrado Stanton-Clendenning Lack Markstrom Edited April 24, 2015 by Chip Kelly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby_Lu1ngo Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 If he has solidified his defensive zone play from what I have seen has come a long way virtanen has a chance to make it in a 3rd to 4th line capacity 10 to 12 mins a game like Horvat this year. Simply because he has the size and speed that can add something to our line up other than scoring. We dont need virt to be a top scorer immediately. We have the ability to give him sheltered minutes in situational play to round out his pro game and let the scoring develop over time much like bo this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BI3KSA- Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) Disagreed - part of Horvat's success is due to his physical and speedy wingers like Hansen and Kenins who wreak havoc on forechecks and turn pucks over You are really underselling Hansen here and overselling Horvat, as if Horvat is the sole reason that line is really going and that Horvat is being "dragged down" by the quality of his linemates. Hansen has arguably been our best RW this series, so really, I beg to differ. It's the chemistry and hard work of all three working as a unit that has been effective I would not break up that "4th line" to "promote" Horvat - it's been our most productive. If anything, I'd give them more ice time as a unit I agree and disagree. Certainly part of Horvats success has been because he has good line mates who have played well, theres no denying that. They also both complement his defensive game very nicely. That being said Horvat has displayed fantastic vision and offensive hockey IQ and he could set up some nice chances for real snipers, like Vrbata, and subsequently produce a lot of offense for us, if he was on a higher line. All in all I see the pros and cons of both uping his current lines TOI or promoting him to a higher line, and I'd be cool with either approach. Edited April 24, 2015 by Kesheniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saucypass Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 If he has solidified his defensive zone play from what I have seen has come a long way virtanen has a chance to make it in a 3rd to 4th line capacity 10 to 12 mins a game like Horvat this year. Simply because he has the size and speed that can add something to our line up other than scoring. We dont need virt to be a top scorer immediately. We have the ability to give him sheltered minutes in situational play to round out his pro game and let the scoring develop over time much like bo this year. I agree. I think he's be really good on a line with Hansen next year. Both speedsters with grit that can crash the net. He can sharpen his defensive play with Hansen showing him the way, and then hopefully he'll slowly add in more offense along the way like Horvat did after Christmas. I don't expect a Calder-like performance, but I do expect a Kenins-like contribution. Maybe he should/could play like/with Kenins on a line. Horvat down the middle could really cause havoc around the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guntrix Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 If we're doing day dream next year rosters with Virtanen (unlikely IMO), frankly we'd need to move Mr. playoff no show Vrbata IMO. Sedin, Sedin, Kassian Baer, Bonino, Virtanen Burrows, Horvat, Hansen Higgins, Richie/Guance/UFA etc, Dorsett Vey as spare, Kenins as first bottom 6 call up, Shink as top 6 call up. If top 6 is over Virtanen's head a bit, Burr can shift up to 2nd RW (or first, moving Kassian to 2nd), Hansen to 3rd LW and Virt to 3rd RW. Without Vrbata, we wouldn't even be in the playoffs... Also, Virtanen will be in the juniors next year. He still has a lot of developing to do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) When does his next series start? Is it going to be televised? Hitmen vs Wheat kings game one is tonight at 5:30 on SHAW. Edited April 24, 2015 by avelanch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks Curse Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The latest reports I've seen are that he has really focused on working on his defensive play to be solid enough to crack the NHL on a full time basis next year. I really believe he is ready to make the Canucks and be a regular. On which line who knows but I would be surprised if he doesn't make the Canucks when they lack everything he brings. Speed,size, and grit. Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Baertschi-Horvat-Vrbata Virtanen-Bonino-Burrows Dorsett-Vey-Hansen Extra McMillan since he can play center if necessary. Kenins minors. D Edler-Tanev Hamhuis-Bieksa Sbisa-Corrado Stanton-Clendenning Lack Markstrom I like your lineup a lot but I would resign Richardsson when he is healthy and top of his game he is an excellent 3rd/4th line C and I would much rather have him than vey I agree with letting go Higgins and Matthias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamfouryearsold Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm a Winnipeger so I decided to make the drive to Brandon for game 2 on Saturday night. Excited to watch Virtanen live for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) Without Vrbata, we wouldn't even be in the playoffs... Also, Virtanen will be in the juniors next year. He still has a lot of developing to do. Agree on both points but we were doing fantasy rosters. Virtanen would have to push one of Vrbata, Kassian, Hansen, Dorsett, Burrows (who plays both W's) an Vey (who plays C/RW). That's why I had "(unlikely IMO)" in my post. That all points to the likelihood that a still largely raw Virtanen will be back to Jr. Don't disagree about Vrbata either but frankly I think we should move Vrbata at the deadline next year. Some team would play dearly for a 30 goal scorer and we'd get 3/4 of a season of him racking up goals/wins. He's never done much in the playoffs over his entire career. Edited April 24, 2015 by J.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm a Winnipeger so I decided to make the drive to Brandon for game 2 on Saturday night. Excited to watch Virtanen live for the first time. Sorry to hear that but glad you get to take in a game live. Let us know how he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hitmen vs Wheat kings game one is tonight at 5:30 on SHAW.Thanks bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I agree and disagree. Certainly part of Horvats success has been because he has good line mates who have played well, theres no denying that. They also both complement his defensive game very nicely. That being said Horvat has displayed fantastic vision and offensive hockey IQ and he could set up some nice chances for real snipers, like Vrbata, and subsequently produce a lot of offense for us, if he was on a higher line. All in all I see the pros and cons of both uping his current lines TOI or promoting him to a higher line, and I'd be cool with either approach. This was quite evident in Game 5 last night. Horvat was in high gear, and looked good with Higgins. That being said, he set him up numerous times only to have Higgins flub, like Kassian with Richardson the year before. Next year we should see Horvat with some truly skilled wingers like a Baertschi or Vrbata and offense will take a step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 This was quite evident in Game 5 last night. Horvat was in high gear, and looked good with Higgins. That being said, he set him up numerous times only to have Higgins flub, like Kassian with Richardson the year before. Next year we should see Horvat with some truly skilled wingers like a Baertschi or Vrbata and offense will take a step up. I'm personally hoping for: Burrows, Horvat, Hansen Or outside chance of: Hansen, Horvat, Virtanen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuckin Kingsly Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) Hitmen vs Wheat kings game one is tonight at 5:30 on SHAW.You sure man? I'm looking and it says its showing the otters greyhounds game at 5, hopefully I'm missing something. Edited April 24, 2015 by Virtanen The Great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 You sure man? I'm looking and it says its showing the otters greyhounds game at 5, hopefully I'm missing something. http://www.whl.ca/whl-tv-broadcast-schedules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamfouryearsold Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Sorry to hear that but glad you get to take in a game live. Let us know how he did. Hey, it's not as bad as it seems! Got game 3 and 4 of the Jets series in which was insanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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