winthecup Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Virtanen battling in front again, drawing a penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowardrobertford Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 That's how you know he's screening, but that was dirty the swiss douche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorevat Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Whats encouraging is i see jake going out of his way to try and make those hits, i didnt see that the first two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderTwinPowers Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Couple good shots at the end of the period. Seems like he's getting a little more engaged at least. And he's obviously been asked to try and establish a net front presence while pushing off to his strong side for the close shots. That's what he seemed to be doing yesterday as well. Makes sense since you know Strome and Marner are trying to QB the offense. Edited December 29, 2015 by WonderTwinPowers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 16 minutes ago, winthecup said: no one going to comment on Virtanen screening the goalie on that last goal? ...or just criticism, when he should have been screening the goalie...lol. I was about to and then I realized he wasn't screening the goalie. He had a better period, battled hard in front of the net, but then made a bad pass to Marner on the PP, and then cut to the front of the net and lost the puck with 20 seconds left in the period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winthecup Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 1 minute ago, Spotted Zebra said: I was about to and then I realized he wasn't screening the goalie. He had a better period, battled hard in front of the net, but then made a bad pass to Marner on the PP, and then cut to the front of the net and lost the puck with 20 seconds left in the period. more of a distraction....but even Bob Mackenzie just called it a screen. Yea that bad pass was more of a miscommunication. Virtanen was passing it to the point, where Barzal should of been. Barzal was all over the place which isnt a bad thing in this tournament but something Jake has to get used of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 16 minutes ago, Kassassinate said: Whats encouraging is i see jake going out of his way to try and make those hits, i didnt see that the first two games. I think you are right. And I think that maybe Jake should just focus on being a physical high energy guy who uses speed, hitting, and strength to wear down the opponents. He came into the WJC this year apparently thinking he was going to be one of the leading scorers (and that is what we all wanted). But it looks like he does not have the hockey IQ or passing skills for that kind of game. It is looking increasing like Craig Button was right about Jake -- that he is likely to be a high energy 3rd liner at the NHL level. That is disappointing for a #6 overall pick, especially compared to what Nylander and Ehlers are likely to do. But, hey, it is a lot better than nothing. If he can be a solid NHL 3rd-liner next year or the year after that is okay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCannon Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) 1 minute ago, JamesB said: I think you are right. And I think that maybe Jake should just focus on being a physical high energy guy who uses speed, hitting, and strength to wear down the opponents. He came into the WJC this year apparently thinking he was going to be one of the leading scorers (and that is what we all wanted). But it looks like he does not have the hockey IQ or passing skills for that kind of game. It is looking increasing like Craig Button was right about Jake -- that he is likely to be a high energy 3rd liner at the NHL level. That is disappointing for a #6 overall pick, especially compared to what Nylander and Ehlers are likely to do. But, hey, it is a lot better than nothing. If he can be a solid NHL 3rd-liner next year or the year after that is okay. Lol - yes looks like you can correctly evaluate the career projection of a kid at 19. Some of the people on here are just UNBELIEVABLE. FYI - Sedins were supposed busts at 19 Kesler was never going to be more than an third liner Burrows wasn't supposed to make the AHL (yes AHL) on and on...you people have so little hockey intelligence it makes my eyes bleed. LMAO!!!! Edited December 29, 2015 by McCannon 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 4 minutes ago, JamesB said: It is looking increasing like Craig Button was right about Jake -- that he is likely to be a high energy 3rd liner at the NHL level. That is disappointing for a #6 overall pick, especially compared to what Nylander and Ehlers are likely to do. But, hey, it is a lot better than nothing. If he can be a solid NHL 3rd-liner next year or the year after that is okay. Game over, man. Game over. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winthecup Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 crease violation...bust. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Ugh Gord Miller had me excited because he said Virtanen, as the player who was doing good work behind the net. Turns out it was actually Marner of all people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 8 minutes ago, McCannon said: Lol - yes looks like you can correctly evaluate the career projection of a kid at 19. Some of the people on here are just UNBELIEVABLE. FYI - Sedins were supposed busts at 19 Kesler was never going to be more than an third liner Burrows wasn't supposed to make the AHL (yes AHL) on and on...you people have so little hockey intelligence it makes my eyes bleed. LMAO!!!! I see that you've finally learned Jake's correct age. Its a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Jake is just not playing very well. Either he is playing injured or he isn't allowed to play his style of game. I sure hope it isn't because he was sent off to play in the WJC when he was still injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 This thread seems suprising civil right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowardrobertford Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Kesler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCannon Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 1 minute ago, Gooseberries said: I see that you've finally learned Jake's correct age. Its a start. Yes thank you..that's a material error I see in your mind God help whom ever decides to employ you when you graduate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCannon Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 2 minutes ago, higgyfan said: Jake is just not playing very well. Either he is playing injured or he isn't allowed to play his style of game. I sure hope it isn't because he was sent off to play in the WJC when he was still injured. He was injured before he went to the AHL - it could be a nagging injury / not 100% healed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorevat Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 2 minutes ago, Cowardrobertford said: Kesler? Haha i keep hearing kesler and its throwing me off so much. Then theres two meiers/meyers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Underwhelming, but not an awful showing so far. I really hope people don't still think he has nothing to learn from going back to Juniors. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winthecup Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 a bunch others for Canada not playing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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