N4ZZY Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 6 hours ago, alfstonker said: Well yeah maybe. You have to actually do something on the ice to help win Championships. 14 points in 51 games and -8, I don't think we should hold our breath. There is still a hell of a lot of work to be done on this kid. it's still early stages for young Jake. I know statistically it doesn't look appealing, but he's making progress, and that's what I wanted to see out of him this year. If his game (when he got sent down) was still the same today, then yes, rant all you want - hell - I'd be ranting too, because of his lack of progress. But I'm still holding out hope that he's going to continue to make progress. and yes, that means that there is a very real possibility of being disappointed and hurt that he doesn't turn out to be the kind of player I was hoping he could be. But hey, that's what it means to be a fan, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger-Hearted Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Comets are losing 2-0 in Bridgeport late in the first period and Jake is already a -2. OUCH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 10 minutes ago, Tiger-Hearted said: Comets are losing 2-0 in Bridgeport late in the first period and Jake is already a -2. OUCH. Played pretty well so far actually. Neither goal was his fault in my opinion. He's been dangerous in the offensive end on the cycle and on the rush, might have hit a post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger-Hearted Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Derp... said: Played pretty well so far actually. Neither goal was his fault in my opinion. He's been dangerous in the offensive end on the cycle and on the rush, might have hit a post. Good to know that his +/- in the game is misleading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger-Hearted Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Jake with an assist on the power play. Good to see that he's getting power play opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 54 minutes ago, Tiger-Hearted said: Jake with an assist on the power play. Good to see that he's getting power play opportunities. Earning power play opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HomeBrew Posted March 19, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2017 4 points in his last 7 games. Trending upwards at least in terms of production. I hope he can start to put together a multi-point game - something he has yet to do this season - going into the playoffs. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Just a thought, can you imagine how broken Jake would be if Tortorella got his hands on him in his first year? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numb3r 16 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 58 minutes ago, Mathew Barzal said: Just a thought, can you imagine how broken Jake would be if Tortorella got his hands on him in his first year? Tortorella did wonders with Zach Werenski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam126 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, numb3r 16 said: Tortorella did wonders with Zach Werenski Yes, but he's Zach Werenski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beary Sweet Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 23 hours ago, filthycanuck said: says who? Whos the last power forward with size and a mean streak after Lucic to win the cup? So many PWFs have helped their teams win Cups and not just Lucic. After him, there have been players like Brown who have helped the Kings lead to a couple of Cups. The Hawks had a player like Sadd couple years ago who also did the same. For the Pens last year, it would have to be Rust. There have been a few and I'm sure there's been others who have been integral in leading the team to the Cup. Jake won't turn out to be anything like these players but he will be Jake. He's starting to get in a groove as of late even in games where he has not found the scoresheet. His linemates Kunyk and Valk have been a big factor in why he has been playing so well and they have helped kickstart Jake's game and its led to more opportunities for him to shine. Now when Goldy and Gaunce potentially join them for a playoff run, he might forced to play a middle role but it's okay. If he produces and chips in on the scoreboard, i believe Green will keep giving him ice time and he's earned it. He's worked hard and this is the Jake we've been waiting for and he's starting to take mini steps. Hope he keeps it going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snizzle_ Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 14 hours ago, HomeBrew said: 4 points in his last 7 games. Trending upwards at least in terms of production. I hope he can start to put together a multi-point game - something he has yet to do this season - going into the playoffs. He's always been such a streaky player dating all the way back to his Junior days, and hopefully he finishes strong this season. Although, he has only had 2, let me repeat that, TWO, multi-point games (vs SJS, vs FLA) in the last 2 years. He has yet to have a multi-point game in the AHL this year. Really puts into perspective his struggles in the last 2 years it seems. I'm really hoping for the best and its looking like it's going to be a long road before Jake becomes an impact player. He needs to show up to camp next year and light the world on fire and play with a Hansen mentality, or he's going to start back in Utica next season. I really think he has a good shot to start the season in Van because Jim loves him so much, but he needs to do his job this summer and really work on his fitness, making quicker decisions and boardplay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCanuck Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 He shoots, He scores!!!! Virt with the goal! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winthecup Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 7 minutes ago, RetroCanuck said: He shoots, He scores!!!! Virt with the goal! so thats 2 goals and 3 assists in his last 8 games. starting to come around? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HomeBrew Posted March 19, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2017 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Now would we call that a goal scorers goal or label it something else or? (stirs the pot and leaves thread) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCanuck Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Warhippy said: Now would we call that a goal scorers goal or label it something else or? (stirs the pot and leaves thread) How about a good hard working goal with a perfect shot. Hopefully he keeps it up for the rest of the year and has a strong offseason. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McClane Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Great goal today. Used his speed and picked the corner at full flight. Beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckleHorse Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 13 minutes ago, HomeBrew said: Off the left side interesting maybe he is better on the left hope he finds his groove Jake has the tools he just needs to be consistent and go after it every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 16 hours ago, HomeBrew said: 4 points in his last 7 games. Trending upwards at least in terms of production. I hope he can start to put together a multi-point game - something he has yet to do this season - going into the playoffs. He could easily be more than a ppg if his line had better puck luck. They been the most consistent line for getting chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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