Hoosierdaddy Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 My biggest issue with Jake is how he's been used with the Canucks. I'm all for having young players on the roster but I believe they must play in roles relative to those you see for them in the future. He's been neutered offensively by Willie D. I think he has to go back to Calgary after this competition and find his swagger. This is why I am fine with McCann staying right now. By default he's being played in a top 6 role with Daniel. This can only help his progression. Were he playing with saddlebags full of lead (Higgins) I'd say no chance ... send him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehd Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 He has certainly seemed to get a little fiestier as the game progresses, which is a key to his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 1 minute ago, Knucklehd said: He has certainly seemed to get a little fiestier as the game progresses, which is a key to his game. A little bit sure. but he hasn't looked anything like he did last year even. He went from zero energy to maybe 3-4/10. He hasn't been engaged nearly enough. Oh wells. Games over... another one bites the dust. If virt wasnt lent to canada i wouldn't be surprised if he wasnt discussed as a possible cut. He's really played that poorly. But because he was loaned and has a better game then hes showing I bet he will stick around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowardrobertford Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 1 minute ago, Hoosierdaddy said: My biggest issue with Jake is how he's been used with the Canucks. I'm all for having young players on the roster but I believe they must play in roles relative to those you see for them in the future. He's been neutered offensively by Willie D. I think he has to go back to Calgary after this competition and find his swagger. This is why I am fine with McCann staying right now. By default he's being played in a top 6 role with Daniel. This can only help his progression. Were he playing with saddlebags full of lead (Higgins) I'd say no chance ... send him. Virt was never put in the 4 rth line, it's either 2nd or 3rd, he wasn't ready when he came up, or otherwise McCann's production would also be nothing even though he was at the 4 rth line half this games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedinMadness Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 10 minutes ago, Cowardrobertford said: Virt was never put in the 4 rth line, it's either 2nd or 3rd, he wasn't ready when he came up, or otherwise McCann's production would also be nothing even though he was at the 4 rth line half this games. Virt will get his chance. when he is ready... after all he did make the team in his first year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedinMadness Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 17 minutes ago, Knucklehd said: He has certainly seemed to get a little fiestier as the game progresses, which is a key to his game. Virt is the only one to level Mcdavid the way he did! I don't recall other hits on Mcdavid that where layed out on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Some quality scouting going on in this thread. Jake looked great yesterday. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 2 minutes ago, stawns said: Some quality scouting going on in this thread. Jake looked great yesterday. "All he does is hit" so NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormriders Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 So disappointed and agree with most comments on here. As I watched him today, unfortunately he reminded me too much of Kassian. Wasn't skating, wasn't hitting, [his strengths], wasn't 'engaging', and wasn't hustling. Since we have drafted him he has digressed. I listened to Bob M after the game and he had Jake 11th on the team depth chart. As an overall 6th pick and + 2 years since his draft he should be one of the dominate players out there. I have patience and still think he has good upside but his play today, lack of production on the Canucks & Utica [last playoffs] has me very concerned. Was he a bad pick or are we not developing him properly? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 4 minutes ago, stawns said: Some quality scouting going on in this thread. Jake looked great yesterday. Key words....Belarus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) If virt doesn't take off offensively this team is going to be challenged to get a bronze medal let alone a gold. This team looked really flat. I know point and perlini were out 2 of their better players in yesterdays game but virtanen needs to be a factor if this team wants to succeed. Team USA is going to wrekt Canada if they don't step it up. Might be the Boeser show come boxing day. Hopefully Jake can step up. That was painful to watch. Edited December 20, 2015 by Rush17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) https://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video/CWrfEq9WUAEy5ZB.mp4 This board really sucks when it comes to trying to post videos/gifs. Link is to a blindside hit that JV took. Edited December 20, 2015 by Down by the River Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 28 minutes ago, Down by the River said: https://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video/CWrfEq9WUAEy5ZB.mp4 This board really sucks when it comes to trying to post videos/gifs. Link is to a blindside hit that JV took. I can't decide what I think of that hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 1 minute ago, Wild Sean Monahan said: I can't decide what I think of that hit. Nice flying elbow...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 1 hour ago, Rush17 said: If virt doesn't take off offensively this team is going to be challenged to get a bronze medal let alone a gold. This team looked really flat. I know point and perlini were out 2 of their better players in yesterdays game but virtanen needs to be a factor if this team wants to succeed. Team USA is going to wrekt Canada if they don't step it up. Might be the Boeser show come boxing day. Hopefully Jake can step up. That was painful to watch. I agree. We have so few returnees and we need them to lead by example. Virtanen's needs to start contributing more offensively or this team won't go very far. It is silly to overanalyze pre-tournament games but but it doesn't look good this year. I expect more from guys like Marner and Strome but it just hasn't been there. At this point I am not sure where the goals will come from. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 11 minutes ago, Gstank29 said: Nice flying elbow...... Did the elbow come up? I couldn't tell from the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Just now, Wild Sean Monahan said: Did the elbow come up? I couldn't tell from the video. Look at the last view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 1 minute ago, Gstank29 said: Look at the last view. Yeah see that now. Even if Jake hadn't been spun around by the first contact, dude was gonna give him a pretty decent CFB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I'm half way though the game and I dont see where all the hate is coming from. If you expect Virtanen to be a hignend skill guy then you need to reconsider how you view him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 11 minutes ago, Gstank29 said: I'm half way though the game and I dont see where all the hate is coming from. If you expect Virtanen to be a hignend skill guy then you need to reconsider how you view him. Then what is the expectation for a 6th overall pick? A guy who can skate in a straight line really fast? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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