the_impersonator13 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 1 hour ago, debluvscanucks said: Well said and a great observation. Yup. I have no issue with his emotion and compete level. Majority of those penalties won't be called at the NHL level. How many times a game does CDC clamor for someone to show some emotion and push back? You'll all be cheering when he's standing up to the Kings, Ducks and Sharks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Just now, Honky Cat said: I didn't watch the game today,but reading through what other Canadian fans are saying about Virtanen's WJC performance is pretty brutal....I thought that sending him to this tournament was supposed to boost his confidence and development..He could possibly be more damaged confidence-wise now,than before he went to the WJC... Good thing that McCann didn't go..He would probably be getting dragged through the mud as well. He actually really had a good first and second period(minus the penalty in the second). He had an awful third. Expectation was too high on this kid and rightfully so. As a returnee and an NHL loaned player he should've been a lot better, no question. But expecting him to produce was a mistake and it showed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 18 minutes ago, McCannon said: Let's also not forget Marner's stupid punch folks. I don't see marner facing the same shots as Virt. Its not to suggest Virt didn't take stupid penalties but late marner took us off another pp as well Strome's cross check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCannon Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Just now, Crabcakes said: Strome's cross check Yep. Jakes stood out because we were going on the PP and the 2nd one was pure stupidity with the slash, but if it was just the hook most people would forget about it...the whole team played undisciplined. Giving up 9 pp's in an elimination game isn't one player's fault. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 1 minute ago, Crabcakes said: Strome's cross check Hicketts great clear going over the glass to the other side of the rink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conscience Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 20 minutes ago, McCannon said: Let's also not forget Marner's stupid punch folks. I don't see marner facing the same shots as Virt. Its not to suggest Virt didn't take stupid penalties but late marner took us off another pp as well ...Marner scored 2 goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCannon Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Just now, Conscience said: ...Marner scored 2 goals they gave up 9 pp's bud. Not saying Jake played absolutely stupid at all...but it wasn't all on him is the point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Gstank if you're reading this, how many new pages added up total today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_impersonator13 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 1 minute ago, McCannon said: they gave up 9 pp's bud. Not saying Jake played absolutely stupid at all...but it wasn't all on him is the point Blackwood was horrendous in goal as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 By consensus it is agreed that young Jake is a 19 year old bust. Putting my tin foil hat back on I can only suspect that Jake took one for the team. Yes, Benning is quietly calling the other 17-18 Team Canada players agents, who Jake led down the path of mediocrity. I am sure JB can now cherry pick through the ruins of this effort and snag a few projects for the prospect cage. We of the 'tanker' persuasion saw this gambit coming way back in October. We all know Jake has a poor hockey IQ and would certainly fall into line with any conspiracy that might make the Canucks fail, I mean succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Quote ...Marner scored 2 goals So you let someone off the hook "if"? That sets a dangerous precedent. Either you're calling out undisciplined play or you're not. And no one gets immunity if it's to make an impact. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 23 minutes ago, McCannon said: It seems some on here look forward to a chance to bash players, almost wanting them to screw up because it gives them reason to troll / bash endlessly....JMO Now you know why the legal profession is one of the lowliest of human endeavors. CDC is full of posters practicing their court room manners. To bad they didn't know a little more about their topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 This tourney proved that Virtanen has ALOT to learn. Please JB, send him back to the minors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmy Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 5 minutes ago, Boudrias said: By consensus it is agreed that young Jake is a 19 year old bust. Putting my tin foil hat back on I can only suspect that Jake took one for the team. Yes, Benning is quietly calling the other 17-18 Team Canada players agents, who Jake led down the path of mediocrity. I am sure JB can now cherry pick through the ruins of this effort and snag a few projects for the prospect cage. We of the 'tanker' persuasion saw this gambit coming way back in October. We all know Jake has a poor hockey IQ and would certainly fall into line with any conspiracy that might make the Canucks fail, I mean succeed. The twisted logic of this post is the most reasonable take yet and should by all rights be the final say in this endless debate. Here's hoping (against hope). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal1 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 11 minutes ago, Boudrias said: By consensus it is agreed that young Jake is a 19 year old bust. Putting my tin foil hat back on I can only suspect that Jake took one for the team. Yes, Benning is quietly calling the other 17-18 Team Canada players agents, who Jake led down the path of mediocrity. I am sure JB can now cherry pick through the ruins of this effort and snag a few projects for the prospect cage. We of the 'tanker' persuasion saw this gambit coming way back in October. We all know Jake has a poor hockey IQ and would certainly fall into line with any conspiracy that might make the Canucks fail, I mean succeed. I think you are exagerating here. Calm down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Can't believe Benning is going to keep him up still. He needs to go down and work on his offensive game. The scouts were definitely right, his iq is terrible. Pretty concerning how bad his shot is now. He even used to have one of the better backhands I've seen, but I haven't seen him use it for a very long time. Also, what happened to his speed? He was always one of the fastest players on the ice, now he just looks mediocre. Have no idea what's going on with this kid. Edited January 2, 2016 by Erik Karlsson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conscience Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 24 minutes ago, McCannon said: they gave up 9 pp's bud. Not saying Jake played absolutely stupid at all...but it wasn't all on him is the point Bud you asked why the player of the game wasn't getting ripped on and I told you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAY JAY Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 So, if I read this right, the apparent conclusion(s) is(are) that, Virtanen: 1. isn't the second coming of Gretsky. 2. is Benning's worst ever draft pick. 3. was only a PR move. 4. single handily lost Canada a WJC medal. 5. is a Finnish sleeper agent. 6. is an immature 19 yo. 7. is a bust. With all the bashing that he is getting here and on other boards, can you imagine the negative chirping he'd receive if back in junior. That would not help his development, especially on a maturity level. I feel for you Jake, better that you weren't drafted by the Canucks. Some Canuck fans are the most unforgiving of all, with no patience or understanding. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowardrobertford Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 19 minutes ago, Boudrias said: To bad they didn't know a little more about their topic. What do we know about Virt in a Jake Virtanens thread? I think most of us here followed Jake since coming in to the 2013 draft And the same doubts and issues about Virt being talked about before he was drafted are the same thing people talk about now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 2 hours ago, The 5th Line said: 19 NHL games , 12 AHL games , 2 WJHC tournaments and I watched him around 15 times with Calgary last season. All together I can honestly say I have seen about 4/5 games as a whole that have impressed me... If I sit there and watch him play poorly at all levels why the hell should I expect him to be a good NHL player one day? He can skate and has good size. Everything else is sub-par or just plain awful. Hockey expert over here. Let's listen to him and don't expect Jake to be a good NHL player because he watched him play 2 years worth of hockey games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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